El grande finale: plant trees, trees, trees, a climate activist workshop and a permaculture garden

The 7th and last month of living in Costa Rica was filled with so many highlights. It was our bonus month, as we stayed longer due to the pandemic.  Life Project Education (LPE), where our children attended so inspiring classes during these 7 months (partially online due to the restrictions), had invited us to hold […]

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Female led initiative reconnects suppliers and consumers of fresh, local, and natural products in Costa Ballena since Corona restrictions

Costa Rica closed its borders early and imposed restrictions impacting mobility of people, such as closing the beaches, national parks, schools and restricting driving. The country managed to avoid a widespread outbreak in the beginning but is experiencing a second infection wave now. Hence local markets (ferias) stayed close for several months til today. A […]

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The Pixies of the Cloud Forest – chapter 1 only

Author: Ragna with my daughters Amaya and Tayanika      Illustrator: Tayanika Fantasy for children with bits based on a true story The Cloud Forest of the Pixies exists in reality and you can help to expand it further, by donating here!********************************************CHAPTER 1Once there lived a community of pixies deep in the cloud forest under the curling […]

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Our physical distancing in Costa Rica over the last 2 months

Motto: CHANGE IS THE ONLY CONSTANT – breathe and smile – and don’t worry be happy! At least that is what I imagined myself to do…  —- Driving restrictions? Can’t drive anymore? Never-mind, we never had a car. But our e-bikes could go on deserted roads during peak restrictions around Easter. School’s closed? Deep breath. Biggest change. […]

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