Learn the Ropes of a Canopy Tour in Costa Rica

What is a “Canopy Tour?” It’s a thrilling ride you won’t find at any amusement park and it takes place high above the jungle floor. Costa Rica is one of best places to experience this unique way of visiting a rain forest. Anywhere you stay (resort, hotel, or cottage) will have a line on doing a canopy tour. Usually within an hour drive of your accommodations, there are several adventure outfitters offering to string you up and send you flying. Make reservations for early in the day (before it … [Read more...]

Dear Crabby, Do You Understand Twitter?

Dear Crabby, Many people I know are asking me to get on this Twitter thing and I just don't understand it.  What is the difference between Twitter and just having e-mail?  What do all these short messages have to do with me? What's the point? Sincerely, Connie Confused Dear Ms. Confused, Twitter sure has become a phenomenon that is hard for us old-timers to understand. I have tried to get on there and see if I can make heads or tails of it. My editors thought it would be a good idea … [Read more...]