The   Bella  Blog

Several months ago I took a road trip with my friend Jeanetta and Linda (a visitor from the US). We drove up to Zarcero and onward to La...

Our 14 day journey has come to an end. We had a great time and even got to check a dream off of our bucket list! Now, it's time to return...

It was way back in 1990 that I became fascinated with Machu Picchu and wanted to make a trip to experience it in person. At the time I...

The now famous Maras Salt! If your luggage is at its weight limit DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT go to the Maras Salt Pond and buy 10 lbs of...

Barranco is Spanish for ravine which aptly describes the cliff-top area with walkway cut through the rock to the sea Barranco is one of...

Here is the video I promised. Lavanson & I spent about 8 days total in Miraflores so we were out a lot, and there is so much that I have...

My first impressions of Lima Having never been to Lima or Peru before, I had no preconceived idea about whether I would like the place or...

As I have mentioned in previous posts, we are ALWAYS on the look out for exciting places to visit, and if we happen to find one we like -...

We're Back!! Fourteen Days and Fourteen People -- Traveling up and down Peru to visit cities, towns, villages, back roads and the many...

Although, we are currently residing in Costa Rica, our plan was always to keep our eyes and our options open and according to...

Thank you for stopping by!! We are 2 retired, black expats from California who are living in Costa Rica. If you are a first time visitor...