On the way back to the main land we are
lucky enough to spot a pair of Southern Lapwings, a rare bird in these parts.
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| Southern Lapwing |
After getting back on dry land we collected
our hire car and have our first experience of the Costa Rican roads. Our
biggest problem is driving on the right although we soon master the controls
that are on the wrong side!
A short drive of about an hour to Sarapiqui
in the lowland rain forest is achieved with no scares. We’re staying in a rainforest lodge or
teepee, a lovely quiet place that boasts its own 600 year old burial ground
which is under excavations. It's worth a wander around with some handsome bits of
stone masonery and piles of rocks. The gardens are pretty and encourage the
parrots and humming birds sadly it is still raining……
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| burial ground |
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| Hidden pool in the grounds |
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| Teepee style accommodation |
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| Ancient stone carving - probably called dangle! |
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| Carved Rock |
After a good night’s kip we head for La
Selva -a biological research center carrying out research into the rain forest
and its inhabitants. We have arranged
for a guide to take us on a guided trek and are joined by a Spanish couple. As usual, it is raining and I am surprised to
see the footwear of choice in this area is wellington boots although given the
humidity, I am glad I am not too close when they take off their boots!
We see all sorts of interesting flora and
fauna including a very rare White Honduran Bat that makes its home under a
large palm leaf. It uses its teeth to
cut the stem so that the sides of the palm droop down forming a shelter from
the rain and predators
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| Just hanging around |
and a yellow eyelash viper which although
small is very toxic.
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| Eyelash Viper |
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| Fascinated Antshrike |
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Slaty-tailed Trogon
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| Keel Billed Toucan |
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| Black Mandibled Toucan |
We walk over a long hanging bridge over the
river with monkeys chattering away and we spot a water turtle and a river crab
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| Fresh water turtle |
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| Fresh water crab |
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| I'm watching you |
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| you looking at me |
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| Big hanging bridge. |
Next stop - Arenal
It looks very peaceful were you are,the birds are beautiful. Ian is taking Rob to the match tomorrow, his Birthday so fingers crossed for a good result.love mum
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