What’s in a name? Juneau, Alaska – Apparently, the original Tlingit name for Mendenhall Glacier was Sitaantaagu, or “the glacier behind the town.” My source (Encyclopedia Britannica) says the Tlingit also called it Aak’wataaksit, which means “the glacier behind the…
Cabo Matapalo, Costa Rica – We had some Christmas visitors today. Actually, this troop of capuchin monkeys passes through the treetops in front of our rental everyday, and we love to watch them swing from branch to branch. Today we…
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Monteverde, Costa Rica – Our week in Monteverde just flew by, and we barely scratched the surface on the cool things to do here. When I’m doing these gigs, we often rent a house, so we have a little room…
Somerville, Mass – We are back in the pink house, where the forsythia is blooming and the internet is working. Now you can get the skinny on our adventurous week in Belize. Start by learning about Half Moon Caye Hobnob with…
El Castillo, Costa Rica – Here’s another book that the twins got for Christmas. Marinita the blue morpho butterfly goes exploring in the rain forest and she can’t find her way back to her home near the spring. She befriends…