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| We could have gone by kayak or boat but knowing there's crocs and snakes around we opted for the boat. No regret! |
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| The first creature our guide spotted in the mangroves was this black boa constrictor. It was really camauflaged in the branches - we would never have noticed it without the guide knowing what to look for. |
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| Then came the highlight of the day! When we spotted monkeys in the trees, the boat driver pulled right into the mangrove and our guide enticed the monkeys with some bananas. They then came right onto our boat, jumped on our shoulders and we could feed them out of our hands! |
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| Silky anteater curled up in a tree |
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| Our guide caught this tiger face crab with his bare hands. |
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| We would have missed this baby crocodile too if it wasn't for the good eyes of our guide. |
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| Our tour ended at a local family's home for a typical Costa Rican breakfast: gallo pinto (rice & beans), scrambled eggs, toasted french bread and fresh fruit juices (orange, pineapple or tamarind) |
We spent the rest of the day relaxing, swimming and playing our first game of Settlers of Catan in Costa Rica. It was memorable......Sophia won for the first time ever!!!!
Sure looks like you are having a lot of fun and learning a lot before you need to start school. Your weather is about like we have here. Tomorrow it is supposed to be 90 here.
ReplyDeleteBob says that if you keep showing pictures like these you are going to be getting a lot of company visiting you in this next year!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are enjoying this time before the work starts. What a beautiful place!
Looks awesome...except for the Boa... GO SOPHIA! :)
ReplyDeleteWe'd love visitors! We are amazed at what we've seen in just a week but with school starting next week we thought we better take in some adventures while we can.
ReplyDeleteWhat great memories you are making! We are enjoying all the pictures. Thanks for sharing.
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