In search of Crocodiles

Today's tour was a river cruise in crocodile infested waters ,in the rainforest.🤣
During the trip ,we saw many different birds ,including blue herons ....honestly too many names to remember.Also howler monkeys ,who make a very particular sound and white face monkeys
However ,the absolute thrill for me ,was seeing a croc ,in the water near,the boat....only noticeable by its eyes being open...try spotting it in my photos.
I was noticeably over enthusiatic,announcing to everyone ,how much I'd wanted to see a croc ( honestly ,Id not bargained on being so excited🤣)and asking the Whole boat to look out for crocs 🤣🤣🤣!!
It seems they obliged and the tour focus seemed to switch away from birds ...to crocs🐊🐊
There were loads !! We saw them slithering into the water,basking with their mouth open ,which is how they regulate temperature and just lying still,blending in superbly with the soil ...absolutely amazing !!
We passed fields of sugar cane and were told about the harvest processes ..We also got to try a piece of sugar cane....to chew out the juice and then throw away the pulp
Its interesting to learn that Cantaloupe melon which I love is a major export from here .
Bananas ,lemons ,avacados dragon fruit tomatoes are just some of the other things that grow easily here
We went for a traditional costa rica lunch of ,rice beans ,chicken ,tortilla guacamole....and despite my being mega cautious with food abroad ,resisting trying new things ,this felt safe enough and was delicious
I saw coffee being prepared through cheesecloth ...apparently there is more flavour the more you use it
The elderly owner has been making pottery for many years on a hand spinning wheel..pots are hardened by the natural air and polished rather than glazed
Before we moved on from lunch ,we watched a demonstration of his work ...it was lovely.
On our return journey ,we called to Filadelphia, where the iguanas roam freely in the park....which was really exciting to see
We also saw a traditional wooden house
Ive been suprised to see Ox! I've never seen one before
As id had a big meal at lunch time ,I wasnt hungry in.the evening so wandered to the supermarket to get bread ,cheese ,bananas and chocolate ,for a picnic in my room ,reminiscient of childhood teas ,tho minus the tinned peaches that we always had .I had a fresh one instead ..😅
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