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Endurance athlete Amy Palmiero Winters

Day 36: All hail the conquerer, Amy Palmiero-Winters

November 4, 2019 stanleyobando

A true badass tackles Costa Rica’s sky-high peaks.

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Costa Rican athlete Andrea Vargas

Day 16: In just 12.64 seconds, she opened doors

October 7, 2019 stanleyobando

A little ode for Andrea Vargas, the Costa Rican athlete who ran her way into the history books.

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A few of my favorite things: just one day left to enter #costaricaforchristmas and have me send a care package to you (or to a friend on your behalf!). I have loved meeting new people through the contest and can't wait to see who wins coffee from Santo Café, stationery from Holalola and art from Alma Artesana and more - plus some of my favorite Costa Rican sweets (and a very important condiment). . . To enter, simply: 1. Follow @katherinestanleyobando 2. Like this post 3. Tag at least one friend in the comments who might like the Boost and this contest. (Bonus entry if, in that same comment, you tell me a little about one of your favorite Costa Rican holiday memories or experiences - sights, sounds, smells, tastes, people. But this is a bonus, not required.) Closes at midnight EST Wednesday, Dec. 11. On Thursday, I'll draw the winner and then send off the package to any address in the Americas. It's transferable, so you can have me send it to the person if your choice. Read more: https://katherinestanleyobando.com/2019/12/09/day-61-i-want-to-send-you-a-boost-in-the-mail/ #costaricadailyboost #shoplocal #holalola #santocafe #almaartesana #costaricanartisans #costaricanartist #art #artistsupport #thisiscostarica #costaricagram #navidadtropical #navidadencostarica #visitcostarica #costarica #costarica🇨🇷 #regalos
Is there an independent bookstore in your city/town that rocks your world? Here's my bookstore crawl, Part II: a thought-provoking spot on one of Chepe's prettiest corners. Libros Duluoz is a perfect break during a San José stroll, featuring small presses and a comfy children's section. Plus, following them is a great way to keep up on local authors and literary news. My year of the Daily Boost included a vow to seek out indy bookstores and I'm progressing very slowly, but still loving it. Here's to the owners and staff who put so much energy into giving our brains and souls a place to stretch! #costaricadailyboost Read more at the link in my bio. . . #costarica #libreria #libreríaduluoz #independentbookstore #shoplocal #readlocal #parqueespana #sanjosecostarica #yoamochepe #martesparalasartes #tuesdaybeauty #books #bookstores #bookstoresoftheworld
It's a Daily Boost contest! Win this sweet Costa Rican care package straight from my tree to your door (or to someone on your gift list). Some of my favorite local businesses have joined the fun and added their goodies to the mix, including Santo Café, Holalola, Alma Artesana, Gallopin and Siempreviva! To enter, simply: 1. Follow @katherinestanleyobando 2. Like this post 3. Tag at least one friend in the comments who might like the Boost and this contest. (Bonus entry if, in that same comment, you tell me a little about one of your favorite Costa Rican holiday memories or experiences - sights, sounds, smells, tastes, people. But this is a bonus, not required.) . . Closes at midnight EST Wednesday, Dec. 11. On Thursday, I'll draw the winner and then send off the package to any address in the Americas. It's transferable, so you can have me send it to the person if your choice. . . Thanks to my local business sponsors, you'll find coffee from @santocafecr (which sources its beans from the award-winning coffee region of Los Santos); a gorgeous @gallo_pin in the shape of the Costa Rican flag and a lovely dried-flower resin paperweight from @siemprevivacr (both of these are @alma.artesana.rt artisans); a package of @holalolatravelgifts postcards featuring all seven provinces, plus her whimsical Christmas card; a signed copy of "Love in Translation: Letters to My Costa Rican Daughter," because of course; and some traditional Costa Rican sweets, including a Tapita Navideña, Guayabitas, and a delicious box of rainbow Chocofrutas. Plus the very necessary Salsa Lizano. It's #costaricaforchristmas! Let the games begin! . . #costaricadailyboost #costarica #holidayseason #giveaway #carepackage #shoplocal #comprelocal #costaricancoffee #costaricanart #navidad #ticosporelmundo #ticosenelextranjero #tiquicia #salsalizano #gallito #tapitanavideña #chocofrutas Per Instagram rules, this promotion is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram, Inc. By entering, entrants confirm that they are 13+ years of age, release Instagram of responsibility, and agree to Instagram's terms of use.
Yesterday I had the pleasure of introducing my daughter to Priscilla Aguirre, the creator of @holalolatravelgifts and one of my favorite artists. Priscilla illustrated my book, "Love in Translation," and as you might expect, my kid has pored over the delightful illustrations of her own babyhood many a time. If you are in San José this holiday season, don't miss a visit to her shop in Barrio Dent. It's decked out for the season and just plain delightful. Or visit holalolashop.com. #costaricadailyboost #christmas #christmaslist #costaricagifts #navidadencostarica #artistas #artesanos #costaricanartist #mermaids #whimsy #buylocal #comprelocal #navidadtropical #adornosnavideños #barriodent #holalola
The colors, craftsmanship and beauty on display in San José is incredible. The Feria Hecho Aquí at the CENAC, the Mercado Tropical at Casa Rojas, and so many other seasonal fairs are still going on today - head out! #costaricadailyboost . . . #costarica #weekend #citywalks #navidad #christmas #feriahechoaqui #mercadotropical #cenac #casarojas #barrioescalante #yoamochepe #yoamochepedenoche #chepeando #costaricanartist #costaricagram #thisiscostarica #comprelocal #buylocal #economiacreativa #navidadtropical
December comes and this city opens up like a flower. #costaricadailyboost #yoamochepe #parquefrancia #parks #cityparks #bluenightsky #christmas #barrioescalante #christmaslights #navidad #navidadencostarica #costarica #costaricagram #thisiscostarica #sanjosecostarica

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