Our Carpe Diem

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Tag: Nature

  • Best Birding in Costa Rica: Hungry Heron on the Hunt!

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    Meet the birds of Costa Rica and learn where to find them. The zany zanate and the marvelous Mrs Motmot. Did you know that some birds eat crocodiles? What about these prehistoric looking birds? Do frigate birds STEAL their food instead of doing their own hunting? Have you ever seen a gull on top of…

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    Karen Lanzetta
    Meet the birds of Costa Rica and learn where to find them. The zany zanate and the marvelous Mrs Motmot. Did you know that some birds eat crocodiles? What about these prehistoric looking birds? Do frigate birds STEAL their food instead of doing their own hunting? Have you ever seen a gull on top of a pelican’s head? #OurCarpeDiem #birding #CostaRica #TarcolesRiver #Puntarenas

  • Dive In Now! Enjoy Snorkeling and Dolphins in Oahu

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    Discover the deep blue underworld of Oahu, snorkeling and watching dolphins. Visit age-old coral reefs all from the comforts of the Ocean Joy. Be amazed by spinner #dolphins. Explore the rich variety of colorful fish life. Hold a starfish in your hands! Find out about #snorkeling at Electric Beach.

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    Karen Lanzetta
    Discover the deep blue underworld of Oahu, snorkeling and watching dolphins. Visit age-old coral reefs all from the comforts of the Ocean Joy. Be amazed by spinner #dolphins. Explore the rich variety of colorful fish life. Hold a starfish in your hands! Find out about #snorkeling at Electric Beach on #Oahu. #OurCarpeDiem #NatureCruise #Hawaii #BestThingsToDo

  • Catch Fire and Get Lost on the Manoa Falls Trail

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    The Manoa Falls hike in Ohau is an awesome hike to feel like you are in Jurassic Park and to experience the tropical rain forest. Lots of bird watching too! Even if you don’t make it to the top.

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    Karen Lanzetta
    Manoa Falls is a great hike on Oahu. You might recognise parts of it, since some of the movies “Jurassic Park” and “Catching Fire” were filmed right here in the jungle. The hike was a tad more intense than I could manage with my multiple sclerosis, but there were other things to check out. Get lost with us! #OurCarpeDiem #travel #oahu #Hawaii #hiking #MultipleSclerosis #traveltips #spoonies

  • 2020 Hindsight: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

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    How a travel blogger adapted to the Covid-19 pandemic of 2020. Filled with ways to make the best out of a bad situation, including Corona sourdough, bird watching, local exploring. Read about 2020 finally being hindsight. Carpe Diem!

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    Karen Lanzetta
    How a travel blogger living with MS adapted to the Covid-19 pandemic of 2020. Filled with ways to make the best out of a bad situation, including Corona sourdough, bird watching, local exploring. Read about 2020 finally being hindsight. Carpe Diem! #pandemic #OurCarpeDiem #LocalTravel #Covid19