Day 4, Hanging Bridges cont
December 25, 2017 in Costa Rica ⋅ ☁️ 66 °FWe saw a sloth, parrots, and a poisonous eyelash viper!! They are small, but deadly!
We saw a sloth, parrots, and a poisonous eyelash viper!! They are small, but deadly!
We visited a center that is working to protect the leatherback turtles. The Caravan tour operation donates a portion of our costs to support these research and conservation efforts.
The 2 researchersRead more
Today was all about relaxing! We have had amazing buffet meals, swimming in a beautiful pool, a massage (so needed that!), and scouring tide pools for critters.
Infinity pool, driftwood, sunrise,Read more
Say goodbye to Marriott Resort. I won't miss those giant grasshoppers. They were 8 inches long and flew all over the place, Ewww!!
Stopped for ice cream at Monteverde Cooperative (first pic) founded by American Quakers. Left behind one of the teens from our bus. We didn't even go back to get him!!
Don't worry, another bus withRead more
There was a rooftop bar that we relaxed at while watching the most amazing sunset! We were told we might get some good sightings of birds in the morning so we went back early. Instead of birds we hadRead more
An early morning hike through the rainforest to 2 of the most beautiful beaches complete with more Capuchins!
The other side of the peninsula had calmer waves, but my poor mom still got rolled in the sand by them! She wasn't even knee deep, but she couldn't get back up!
Also, a pic of the hotel "lifeguard".Read more
I'm not exectly sure where the tram was located, but it was a relaxing ride in a ski-lift type gondola through the forest canopy. Our guide was not very happy with the two adult children (husbands)Read more
Just a little shout-out to all the friends and families we met on this trip. You were all terrific! Thanks to Clarence, our guide, and Lolly, the best driver I have ever seen! The 28th was hisRead more