Peter Palma

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How Long to Fix a Broken Phone Line in Uvita, Costa Rica? 65 Hours

15th July 2010
Let me first say that I'm not complaining. I'm happy to be online again, and enjoyed helping the ICE repairman today. My wife and I had a three day vacation in Uvita, Costa Rica free of our modern obligations and didn't even need to leave home. We no... Read >

Solo Travel: Two Months in Costa Rica and Nicaragua

08th June 2010
I was as nervous as my loved ones were about my solitary exploits as a woman in Central America last summer. Nonetheless, I discovered helpful community everywhere from buses to budget hotels, and even with friends of friends. After two months of road ... Read >

A Visit To The School For Self-Determination in Moscow, Russia

30th April 2010
I am in Moscow, Russia, waking up in the apartment of a friend of a friend. My flight arrived at Domodedovo airport at two in the morning, this morning, roughly on schedule. It was not my first time in Russia. I remembered quickly how to behave, and ... Read >

What Food Crops Should I Plant in Nicaragua?

23rd April 2010
In another forum, I received the following question: My husband and I have inherited a small farm, mostly coffee, and an area of about 3 acres where we plan to grow food. I am in need of advice on WHEN to plant and WHERE is the best place to find viable s... Read >