Author Archives: womanseyeview

Exploring ones roots

Posted on April 22, 2013 by womanseyeview

When the invitation came it took us by surprise. Yes our roots were in Britain but with grandparents gone and the passing of my father those days were relegated to a corner of my consciousness. My mother at age 80 … Continue reading →

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Don’t cry for me Argentina!

Posted on March 27, 2013 by womanseyeview

I’m no amatuer when it comes to figuring our the ‘politics’ of a situation – be they partisan, gender, class or other. However a recent visit to Beautiful Buenos Aires had me a little perplexed on a number of levels … Continue reading →

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Buenos Aires – a world class walking city

Posted on March 24, 2013 by womanseyeview

What makes a great walking city? Streets with unique character, lots of people, distinct neighbourhoods, parks to sit and cafe’s to refresh and people watch, good public transit…that would be my list and Buenos Aires would be among the top … Continue reading →

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A slower New York

Posted on March 12, 2013 by womanseyeview

There are some cities in the world that it is impossible to get tired of – London and Paris leap to my mind and so does New York. I admit I came to that feeling about New York later in … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Piedades

Posted on February 10, 2013 by womanseyeview

For a small country Costa Rica sure has a lot of mature Canadians and Americans living in condos – sometimes it feels like a hillier, less humid Florida. While the gated community lifestyle doesn’t appeal to me it certainly seems … Continue reading →

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Gifts around us

Posted on February 8, 2013 by womanseyeview

Maybe when you’re in a different place you look more closely at your environment and marvel at the gifts that are there if you just open your eyes. The tree out the back with its orange jewels glinting in the … Continue reading →

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Airport Art?

Posted on February 4, 2013 by womanseyeview

Ger was the first one to introduce me to the concept of ‘airport art’ – a faux handicraft made to appeal to tourists, that doesn’t represent the country or culture it comes from. Well in Costa Rica they’ve put a … Continue reading →

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Simple San Jose Sunday

Posted on February 3, 2013 by womanseyeview

A lot of people rush through San Jose on their way to the sexier parts of Costa Rica. Ger and I have always felt comfortable here though – shabby and decidedly non-gentrified as it may be. So on a Sunday … Continue reading →

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December Daisy?

Posted on December 3, 2012 by womanseyeview

Today we received our first Christmas cards and the neighbourhood is starting to light up with colourful display’s of the season. Then there is the garden which appears a tad confused so I took some photos today to show what … Continue reading →

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On being regarded a technical expert

Posted on September 16, 2012 by womanseyeview

It’s true that one person’s expert is another person’s idiot but right now I’m basking in the status of expert! My friend Cheryl (who sometimes mistakes me for smart and I enjoy the moment!) asked me to walk her through … Continue reading →

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