We awoke early to the sounds of some birds that I couldn’t identify but I could certainly hear. Though it had rained in the night, by morning the skies were clear. Incredibly – considering it rains over 300 days a…
Day 5: Tortuguero to Rara Avis
Today was going to be a tough day, we were warned. Julie wasn’t kidding. It was tough but definitely unforgettable. The day started extremely early, as we boarded another boat to take us along the river from Tortuguero to Puerto…
Day 4: Boat Trip to Tortuguero
A very early start, as we caught the 5:30am bus from Puerto Viejo to Limon. I remember very little about the bus ride because I slept through most of it, but I assume it was the same as the ride…
Day 3: Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge
The town of Manzanillo, located about a 15-minute bus ride from Puerto Viejo, houses a wildlife refuge that is home to about a zillion species of plants and animals. We set out early for a guided tour of the park…
Day 2: Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
An early start, as we helped ourselves to the first of many Tico-style breakfasts. This one was buffet in the hotel, and included such local treats as rice and beans, eggs, and of course, Costa Rican coffee. In time I…
Day 1: Bienvenido a Costa Rica
4:30am alarm clock. Did I mention I am not a morning person? However, the morning of March 5th, I didn’t complain too much. I even managed to zip my backpack closed. Yes, I’d procrastinated packing until the last possible minute,…
Pre-departure
The idea for the trip to Costa Rica began with an idle MSN conversation with Cathy last September. With last July’s trip to Israel over and done with, I was itching to begin planning the next adventure. I casually mentioned…