Halloween at Piedras y Olas

Halloween Happy Hour at Piedras y Olas Hotel & Resort was an astounding success! A lot of people attended in creative costumes! Check out the gallery here!

Chasing Waterfalls

It's been raining a lot this month. We actually had a waterfall behind one of the villas here at the resort! October tends to be the rainiest month.

Fire Fire

It's been a while since I posted anything. The reason for that is because our house caught on fire! It occurred Sunday morning, June 3, 2007 while we were on vacation in Costa Rica. The owner of Piedras y Olas, Chris Berry was vacationing with us. These amazing photos were taken by our friends George, Denny and Natalie.
Many people showed up to help put out the fire and carry out our personal belongings. Dan Fisher, a third generation fireman from the Phoenix, Arizona area, was a hotel guest and helped organized the effort. Sailboat captain Denny Meijering directed many of the people.
The roof of the house sustained the most damage. The house itself is made of concrete and did little damage to the overall structure. The roof will be totally replaced. The cause of the fire was determined to be electrical.

Reconstruction has already started and in about three month's time we will move back! In the meantime we are staying at another villa at the resort.
We cannot thanks our friends enough for all their efforts!

To view photos of Casa Jocote before the fire, click here.

C'mon Get Happy!

Happy Hour at Pelican Eyes...Piedras y Olas are on Wednesdays and Fridays. 2 for 1 drinks and special appetizers are offered. Above, I am pictured with friends, Denny, myself, April, Natalie, Valerie and Brandon.

Art in the Park

Art in the Park was held on Saturday 26 May 2007 at the Central Park in San Juan del Sur. The event focused on artists of all kinds - painters, sculptors, photographers, jewelers and food vendors. Many local artists shared their skill with school children by teaching painting and mosaic pottery. Local food vendors provided food and refreshment to the crowd. The highlight of the day was the raffle of 10 bicycles to local children. The bicycles were donated by residents and businesses of SJdS. Art in the Park was organized by Stones & Waves Veterinary Clinic. Sponsors included DHL Express, Delta Air Lines, Piedras y Olas Hotel & Resort, Fundación A. Jean Brugger, and as well as many local businesses. Click here for more photos of Art in the Park!

View from the Hill

This is one of the many spectacular views from Pelican Eyes...Piedras y Olas Hotel & Resort in San Juan del Sur. The resort is built on the hillside overlooking the village and bay of San Juan del Sur. The resort offers three swimming pools, two restaurants and a sailboat. Future plans include a fourth swimming pool, tennis court, yoga center and a gym and fitness center. Dan and I have lived here since February 2005. We are the resident photographers, and I do many of their marketing and graphic design.