It is fun writing in my Costa Rica Banana Paper Notebook! I was not aware that paper could be made from the banana fibers!

What was especially meaningful to me was finding this beautiful stationery on the very day this blog celebrated its 11th anniversary. 

While in port at Limón, Costa Rica, I was able to explore the market. The person at the booth, which I truly enjoyed visiting, shared that his Mom had made the banana paper and bound it into a spiral notebook — the perfect travel size. Given this was at an independent booth, I was not looking for any official “certification” saying it’s made from banana byproducts. Additionally, I loved its uniqueness and the story he told with it! The concept of banana paper is eco-friendly and sustainable. 

Lastly, here are some postcards I picked up there, too.

Writing about this discovery of the banana paper stationery feels especially serendipitous, and blogging about it brings back a fond travel memory for me.

It is a joy to be back from our trip and to be posting this blog from my home office. I hope 2026 has been good to you as we now head into the 2nd Quarter 2026.  In the meantime, here’s to a great month ahead for us in April!  See you back here soon!