Costa Rica: The Road Less Taken – Heather Faris

Costa Rica:  The Road Less Taken – Heather Faris

Exploring Costa Rica with three former Himalayan trekking guides, Heather visited volcanoes and coffee farms, journeyed to the less popular beaches to surf, and ventured into the remote jungles of the Osa Peninsula, where wildlife is plentiful and electricity is not.  Come learn about Costa Rican coffee production, volcanoes, native surf competitions. and quiet beach escapes, as well as the animals and forestry of the Osa Peninsula's Corcovado National Park.

Driving and Parking Directions to 455 Powder Mill Road, Concord, MA

**Important Message from Wendy: If you use GPS navigation systems (Google Maps, Waze, etc.), be certain that the “455 Powder Mill Road” you are offered is in Concord, not Acton, Maynard, Milton, etc. Also, please note that, once you turn onto Powder Mill Road, stop looking at the GPS directions and simply look for my driveway on left next to the mailbox marked #455. Most navigation systems direct you to drive past my driveway and ultimately leave you at a dead end. There is lots of room to park along the driveway.**

From Boston/Cambridge: Drive West on Route 2 to Sudbury Road, which is the 3rd traffic light (~5.7 miles) after crossing Interstate 95/Route 128. The 2nd traffic light is Route 126, the Walden Pond exit; get in the left lane after this light. Turn left at the 3rd light onto Sudbury Road and drive 1.5 miles to Powder Mill Road. Turn right onto Powder Mill and, on your left, look for the driveway next to the mailbox marked #455. There is lots of room to park along the driveway.

From Points North and South: Take Interstate 95/ Route 128 South or North to Exit 29B (Route 2 West towards Concord/ Acton/Fitchburg). Drive West on Route 2 to Sudbury Road, which is the 3rd traffic light (~5.7 miles) after crossing Interstate 95/Route 128. The 2nd traffic light is Route 126, the Walden Pond exit; get in the left lane after this light. Turn left at the 3rd light onto Sudbury Road and drive 1.5 miles to Powder Mill Road. Turn right onto Powder Mill and, on your left, look for the driveway next to the mailbox marked #455. There is lots of room to park along the driveway.