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We live in the perfect location. Philly, Pittsburgh, B-more and NYC are just a drive away. As for me, I'm on a quest for the quirky. Want to learn more about things like outhouse races, a tug of war competition with the Amish, a boulder field with rocks that ring like bells, and more? Then stick with me. Come along as I (Andrea) explore the wilds (wooded, urban or otherwise) in our world, our state and our county.
Monthly Archives: February 2009
Vanity plates part 13
Spotted this one outside the Appalachain Brewing Co. a while back when I went to meet some friends. Ghost hunter? What do you think?
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Infrastructure issues
As you’ll see in my previous post, I enjoyed a bit of water therapy Tuesday night at the Baldi Hot Spings in La Fortuna, Costa Rica. Last night was the complete opposite. The place we were staying had an issue … Continue reading
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Water therapy
Last night, I spent three hours soaking my road-weary body at Baldi Hot Springs. Travel within Costa Rica is a rough-and-tumble affair, one that jostles the bones, shakes up the stomach and leaves your head bouncing back and forth with … Continue reading
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The forest at night
Tonight I went for a walk in a forest after dark. It was a transitional forest — which means it´s the area between the rainforest and cloud forest. It was very windy, very misty and more stars in the few … Continue reading
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Coffee drinkers, please read
Oh, the things I did not know about my morning cup of coffee! Today I spent the afternoon learning about how the popular Costa Rican coffee is grown, processed, roasted and exported. We visited a farmer who grows the arabica … Continue reading
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Vanity plates part 12
Do you think her name is Peg or if those are her initials? Also, for the record, it was a man driving the car! (I couldn’t help but look to see what Mrs. Peg looked like!)
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Jamaican sunset
Irene and Lynn Dietz of Springettsbury Township vacationed in Jamaica in September. They took this photo at Rick’s Cafe, where people dive from cliffs for money. “We went there to see the diving, but also to capture the beautiful sunset … Continue reading
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Pre-vacation stress
Isn’t it strange how stressful the week before a vacation can be? There’s so much finishing up and planning ahead involved with taking a brief break from work and daily life. And, in accordance with Murphy’s Law, anything that can … Continue reading
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Card club takes to Cape Cod
From left, Alice Klinedinst, Phyllis Mangold, Gay Rezin, Frances Stump, Boots Horn, Becky Simmons, Donna Rae Becker and Bradine Meckley pose for a photo during a September trip to Cape Cod, Mass. The eight ladies are members of The Crazy … Continue reading
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Vanity plates, installment 11
Maybe it was Cupid’s doing, but earlier this week, I was daydreaming at a red light on Route 30 when I noticed this car and license plate idling in front of me. So, here’s your Valentine’s Day installment of the … Continue reading
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