Jessica’s travelogue

Dilapidated Mining Buildings

Dilapidated Mining Buildings

The mining district walking trail right outside of Victor, Colorado winds through many abandoned mining buildings that were thriving during the Cripple Creek Gold Rush.

Manitou Springs

Manitou Springs

The Intemann Trail runs along the south side of Manitou Springs, Colorado, giving regular picturesque views of this charming town.

Christmas night in Manitou Springs

Christmas night in Manitou Springs

The historic clock and buildings in Manitou Springs, Colorado lit up on Christmas night.

Poas Volcano

Poas Volcano

The crater of Poas Volcano in San Jose, Costa Rica.

At the Waterfall Garden

At the Waterfall Garden

A rainy day at the La Paz Waterfall Garden in Costa Rica.

Costa Rican Beach

Costa Rican Beach

The beach at Dominical, a funky, secluded surfers' hang out in Costa Rica.

Emerging from the Chrysalis

Emerging from the Chrysalis

Butterflies after emerging from the chrysalis at La Paz Waterfall Garden in Costa Rica.

La Paz Butterfly  Observatory

La Paz Butterfly Observatory

A rainy dat at the Butterfly Observatory at La Paz Waterfall Garden in Costa Rica.

Beachgoers at Dusk

Beachgoers at Dusk

Walking along the beach in the town of Manuel Antonio, right outside of Manuel Antonio National Park in Costa Rica.

Wading at Manuel Antonio

Wading at Manuel Antonio

A swimmer wading at Manuel Antonio National Park in Costa Rica.