Day 3: Savegre Valley

Our early morning effort to see the Resplendent Quetzal was worthwhile - we saw the tail feathers of the male bird outside the nest, and caught a fleeting glimpse of the female who quickly flew away. After breakfast, we took a downhill nature walk on forest trails that began high up and with a sweeping view of the valley. We then had a lecture about the history of this area, that only began hosting tourists in the 1970s. It is an isolated area with a population of about 250, and a small elementary school. After lunch, Jane and I visited a place set up to attract birds - we were mesmerized by the hummingbirds and other colorful birds. Then we visited the little spa and enjoyed the jacuzzi.Read more