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Just an FYI for those of you who don't have Facebook ...

Almost all of our "Best of Costa Rica"pictures are posted on Kevin's Facebook site. So if you don't have an account -- you know who you are -- get with the program and sign up ... if you want to see pictures, of course.

As you can see, we post some pictures to the blog, but sometimes we use an internet cafe (like today) that doesn't allow us to upload pictures for some strange reason.

For those of you who want to follow Costa Rican news (especially the national emergency we're currently experiencing), bookmark this site (www.ticotimes.net). It's the only English-only online news source in the country.

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Jack Klott said…
Hi, Kevs, just tried to call you and the call wouldn't go through. Hey...is today your birthday??? Or was it yesterday or is it tomorrow...I keep forgetting...but remember...Love YOU and hope you are having a great day!!!! Dad, Rebecca, and Hannah

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