Category Archives: Gluten Free

Moving On

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Andrea

This past Saturday (two days ago) was the UWC Costa Rica graduation. The are some important traditional elements for the UWCCR graduation, two student speeches (one in English and one in Spanish); a speech by a teacher; and a male … Continue reading →

Posted in Costa Rica, Expat Life, Food, Friends, Gluten Free, Work | Tagged chocolate, crazy faces, French macaroons, fresh food, graduates, graduation, iguana, outdoor market, pineapple, sangria, saying goodbye, selfie, tapas, tarantula, tea time | 4 Comments

Wet & Wild

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Andrea

Today turned out to be a very interesting day. My friend Stephen and I set off this morning for a trip to Feria Verde, where they happened to be celebrating their fifth anniversary. Feria Verde is awesome (I’ve written about … Continue reading →

Posted in Costa Rica, Food, Friends, Gluten Free | Tagged animal rescue center, animals, crocodiles, Feria Verde Costa Rica, Gluten Free Costa Rica, iguana, ocelot, owl, scarlet macaw, squirrel monkey, vegan, white-faced capuchin monkeys | 2 Comments

In Costa Rica, April flowers bring May showers.

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Andrea

We have wrapped up the teaching year here at United World College Costa Rica. Students are in the midst of their IB exams or their course finals. For me this means writing student grade narratives, assessing and invigilating exams. We did … Continue reading →

Posted in Costa Rica, Expat Life, Food, Friends, Gluten Free, Work | Tagged 10K, 20th Century History, Arab-Israeli Crisis, friends, gallo pinto, IB History, role play, running | 3 Comments

Tárcoles

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Andrea

The school year is wrapping up here. We have just one more week of regular classes and then students and staff start preparing for their final exams. The last few weeks have flown by! It feels like just yesterday I … Continue reading →

Posted in Costa Rica, Expat Life, Food, Gluten Free, Work | Tagged beach, beaches, boats, cooperative, environmental protection, fish, fishing, ocean fishing, Pacific Ocean, sustainable, Tarcolces, traditional fishing | 4 Comments

Staycation

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Andrea

I wonder if there is a word in Spanish for “staycation”? Anyway, that is what I have been doing this holiday break, exploring Costa Rica. The break started with a trip to some hot springs to help Jana celebrate her … Continue reading →

Posted in Costa Rica, Expat Life, Food, Gluten Free, Travel | Tagged animal camo, bicycling, Buena Tierra, bugs, bus trip, cafe, Christmas dinner, Christmas parade, family, friends, gluhwein, hot springs, Mocapan, relaxing, staycation, Vuelta Costa Rica, Waldorf Astoria Red Cake | Leave a comment

Catching up

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Andrea

I can’t believe it has already been a month since the fall break trip to the beach. It has been a busy month, but not a lot of adventures to report on. Here are some things I’ve been up to. … Continue reading →

Posted in Costa Rica, Expat Life, Food, Gluten Free, Wine | Tagged breast cancer awareness, flamenco, gluten free, Halloween, malbec, natural, running, wine | 1 Comment

The Caribbean, babies and good food!

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Andrea

Well, I finally made it out of Costa Rica’s Central Valley. Two weeks ago we had a mini-break (three working days and the weekend) which allowed for a little holiday. One of my co-workers (Alex) and I decided to go … Continue reading →

Posted in Costa Rica, Expat Life, Food, Friends, Gluten Free | Tagged airbnb, bacon, beach, Carribean Coast, creative cuisine, fresh local food, grilled cheese, hammocks, homemade, open water swimming, Playa Cocles, Puerto Viejo, racing, relaxation, sloths, slow food movement, toucans, vegan, vegetarian | 5 Comments

Iguana!!

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Andrea

First things first, last week when I was walking home from school for lunch I came upon an iguana. He was quite large. I have been super busy with work, which has been good, but I’ve not had a lot … Continue reading →

Posted in Costa Rica, Expat Life, Food, Gluten Free | Tagged almond butter, board games, butterfly, feria verde, gluten free, healthy food, hula hoops, iguana, iPhone photography, peanut butter, San Jose, vegan | 3 Comments

This Oregonian Needs Rain Boots

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Andrea

The afternoon/evening rain showers here are nothing to joke about. I have experienced thunder and lightning nearly every afternoon/evening since I arrived (and un-related but still fun, two earthquakes). The rain is serious business as well. Being a born and … Continue reading →

Posted in Costa Rica, Expat Life, Food, Gluten Free, Oregon, Work | Tagged Central American countries, color coding, Costa Rica, dirndl, earthquake, flags, Germany, Independence Day, lanterns, lightning, national costume, rain, rainstorms, Santa Ana, tamal asado con coco, tea, thunder, umbrella, United World College Costa Rica | 1 Comment

Wine, Cupcakes and Books

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Andrea

Then end of the school year is just a week away. In fact, while America is getting ready to celebrate Independence Day I will be celebrating my own special day of independence: summer vacation! But, before I get too excited … Continue reading →

Posted in Al Ain, Dubai, Expat Life, Gluten Free, Wine | Tagged book club, cupcakes, summer, wine club, wine tasting | 2 Comments