![Despite its tiny size, Costa Rica is an extremely varied country. At 51,000 sq km, it is slightly smaller than the state of West Virginia in the USA and slightly larger than Switzerland, yet is encompasses one of the world's most diverse natural landscapes.](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997379.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica000.01.jpg) Costa Rica 2005Despite its tiny size, Costa Rica is an extremely varied country. At 51,000 sq km, it is slightly smaller than the state of West Virginia in the USA and slightly larger than Switzerland, yet is encompasses one of the world's most diverse natural landscapes. |
![arrived to my local airport early (1 hr drive from me). Checked in. When on the plane, it had to be de-iced, then we had engine problems sitting on the runway.....better there than in the sky HOUSTON, WE HAVE A PROBLEM..... no one to fix or check out the engine, off the plane, flight cancelled, back to the ticket counter, missed our connecting flight out of Atlanta, flights only every other day to Liberia airport (no looking good).](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997380.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica000.5.jpg) me waiting in line at the airport (are we there yet)arrived to my local airport early (1 hr drive from me). Checked in. When on the plane, it had to be de-iced, then we had engine problems sitting on the runway.....better there than in the sky HOUSTON, WE HAVE A PROBLEM..... no one to fix or check out the engine, off the plane, flight cancelled, back to the ticket counter, missed our connecting flight out of Atlanta, flights only every other day to Liberia airport (no looking good). |
![flights completely rearranged, now flying to Atlanta then to Miami to spend the night (on the airlines expense), we received food vouchers to eat at the airport......hummm.....will it be Ruby Tuesday's or Ruby Tuesdays (they only have one restaurant), too many decisions to be made here.](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997381.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica000.6.jpg) not even left the airport and alreay eatingflights completely rearranged, now flying to Atlanta then to Miami to spend the night (on the airlines expense), we received food vouchers to eat at the airport......hummm.....will it be Ruby Tuesday's or Ruby Tuesdays (they only have one restaurant), too many decisions to be made here. |
![my friend Ashley that went with me](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997382.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica000.7.jpg) my friend Ashley that went with me |
![to Miami, arrived at the ticketing counter to get a room and I ask for more food vouchers (hey, I like to eat)](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997383.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica001.jpg) finally leaving our home town airportto Miami, arrived at the ticketing counter to get a room and I ask for more food vouchers (hey, I like to eat) |
![stayed at the Airport Regency Hotel
1000 NW LeJeune Rd
Miami, Florida
not that great of a place, but hey.....I'm not paying for it
oh yeah, does rolled barb wire around the property mean I'm on the bad side of town......](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997384.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica002.jpg) we have made it to Miamistayed at the Airport Regency Hotel
1000 NW LeJeune Rd
Miami, Florida
not that great of a place, but hey.....I'm not paying for it
oh yeah, does rolled barb wire around the property mean I'm on the bad side of town...... |
![Monday morning, up for breakfast (with the food vouchers we received), took the hotel shuttle back to the airport to check in.
3 hr flight from Miami to Liberia, Costa Rica](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997385.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica004.jpg) Costa Rica, here we comeMonday morning, up for breakfast (with the food vouchers we received), took the hotel shuttle back to the airport to check in.
3 hr flight from Miami to Liberia, Costa Rica |
![landing at the airport in Liberia](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997386.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica005.jpg) landing at the airport in Liberia |
![u16/rach1966/medium/38997387.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica006.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997387.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica006.jpg) |
![arrived at 1:55pm](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997388.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica007.jpg) Aeropuerto Internacional Daniel Oduber Quiros (Liberia, Costa Rica)arrived at 1:55pm |
![Divided neatly by a series of volcanic mountain chains that run the length of the country from Nicaragua to Panama, Costa Rica hosts markedly different climates on its Pacific and Caribbean sides. Those in turn support entirely separate assemblages of plants and animals.](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997389.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica008.jpg) Costa Rica down belowDivided neatly by a series of volcanic mountain chains that run the length of the country from Nicaragua to Panama, Costa Rica hosts markedly different climates on its Pacific and Caribbean sides. Those in turn support entirely separate assemblages of plants and animals. |
![At the lenght of 1254km, the Pacific coastline is infinitely varied as it twists and truns around gulfs, peninsulas, and many small coves. Rugged, rocky headlands alternating with classic white- and black-sand beaches and palm trees make this a tropical paradise along some stretches.](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997390.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica009.jpg) At the lenght of 1254km, the Pacific coastline is infinitely varied as it twists and truns around gulfs, peninsulas, and many small coves. Rugged, rocky headlands alternating with classic white- and black-sand beaches and palm trees make this a tropical paradise along some stretches. |
![Strong tidal action creates an excellent habitat for waterbirds as well as visually dramatic crashing surf (an excellent habitat for surfers). Inland, the landscapes of the Pacific lowlands are equally dynamic, ranging from dry deciduous forests and open cattle country in the north to lush and magnificent tropical rain forests in the south.](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997391.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica010.jpg) Strong tidal action creates an excellent habitat for waterbirds as well as visually dramatic crashing surf (an excellent habitat for surfers). Inland, the landscapes of the Pacific lowlands are equally dynamic, ranging from dry deciduous forests and open cattle country in the north to lush and magnificent tropical rain forests in the south. |
![Monotonous in comparison, the Caribbean coastline runs a straight 212km along a low flat plain that is strongly inundated with brackish lagoons and waterlogged forests. A lack of strong tides allows plants to grown right over the water's edge alng inland sloughs, creating a wall of green vegetation.](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997392.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica011.jpg) Monotonous in comparison, the Caribbean coastline runs a straight 212km along a low flat plain that is strongly inundated with brackish lagoons and waterlogged forests. A lack of strong tides allows plants to grown right over the water's edge alng inland sloughs, creating a wall of green vegetation. |
![looking happy to be in warm weather land](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997393.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica012.jpg) looking happy to be in warm weather land |
![Running down the center of teh country, the mountainous spine of Costa Rica is a land of active volcanoes, clear, tumbling streams, and chilled peaks clad in impenetrable cloud forests. These mountain ranges generally follow a norhtwest to southeast line, with the highest and most dramatic peaks near the Panamanian border (culminating at the 3820m high Cerro Chirripo).](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997394.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica013.jpg) Running down the center of teh country, the mountainous spine of Costa Rica is a land of active volcanoes, clear, tumbling streams, and chilled peaks clad in impenetrable cloud forests. These mountain ranges generally follow a norhtwest to southeast line, with the highest and most dramatic peaks near the Panamanian border (culminating at the 3820m high Cerro Chirripo). |
![The difficulties of traveling through and farming on these steep slopes have until recently saved much of this area from development and made it a haven for wildlife.](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997395.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica014.jpg) The difficulties of traveling through and farming on these steep slopes have until recently saved much of this area from development and made it a haven for wildlife. |
![u16/rach1966/medium/38997396.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica015.1.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997396.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica015.1.jpg) |
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![u16/rach1966/medium/38997401.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica015.6.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997401.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica015.6.jpg) |
![transport to the hotel from the airport 20$
about 1 & 1/2 hrs drive to the hotel](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997402.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica015.7.jpg) wheeling and dealing to get a ride to the hoteltransport to the hotel from the airport 20$
about 1 & 1/2 hrs drive to the hotel |
![on our way to the hotel](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997403.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica015.8.jpg) on our way to the hotel |
![www.villasmacondo.com
only 200m from the beach, roomsare brightly painte, well kept and come with private solar-heated shower, powerful ceiling fan.
(They do have apartments that are equipped with a kitchen, cable TV and air-con.)
There's a pristine communal kitchen and a pool.](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997450.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica044.jpg) Villas Macondowww.villasmacondo.com
only 200m from the beach, roomsare brightly painte, well kept and come with private solar-heated shower, powerful ceiling fan.
(They do have apartments that are equipped with a kitchen, cable TV and air-con.)
There's a pristine communal kitchen and a pool. |
![hammocks on every front Veranda.](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997405.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica016.jpg) our roomhammocks on every front Veranda. |
![our room](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997409.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica017.8.jpg) our room |
![shower and toilet (just what you wanted to see)](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997410.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica017.9.jpg) shower and toilet (just what you wanted to see) |
![room #6](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997411.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica017.jpg) room #6 |
![friends on the veranda](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997444.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica043.8.jpg) friends on the veranda |
![Hibiscus flowers beside our veranda](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997446.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica044.7.jpg) Hibiscus flowers beside our veranda |
![u16/rach1966/medium/38997601.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica170.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997601.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica170.jpg) |
![u16/rach1966/medium/38997447.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica044.8.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997447.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica044.8.jpg) |
![pool at the Villa Macondo in Tamarindo, Costa Rica](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997607.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica181.jpg) pool at the Villa Macondo in Tamarindo, Costa Rica |
![banana tree in front of our room and then you see the pool](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997448.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica044.9.jpg) banana tree in front of our room and then you see the pool |
![u16/rach1966/medium/38997608.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica182.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997608.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica182.jpg) |
![pool view](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997609.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica183.jpg) pool view |
![our hammock at Villa Maconod](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997618.2005CostaRica2005JancostaRica044.6.jpg) our hammock at Villa Maconod |
![from Spokane, Washington](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997449.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica044.91.jpg) our neighbors Al and Nancyfrom Spokane, Washington |
![Ashley Gerald Rachel (taken by our neighbor Al and Nancy)](https://a4.pbase.com/u40/rach1966/medium/39315384.AshleyGeraldRachel.jpg) Ashley Gerald Rachel (taken by our neighbor Al and Nancy) |
![Nancy Ashley Al Rachel (taken by Al on automatic timer](https://a4.pbase.com/u40/rach1966/medium/39315414.NancyAshleyAlRachel.jpg) Nancy Ashley Al Rachel (taken by Al on automatic timer |
![The surfing is first-rate, the beaches are beautiful, the town is laid-back and there's no shortage of things to do.](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997406.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica017.1.jpg) Playa Tamarindo Beach, Costa RicaThe surfing is first-rate, the beaches are beautiful, the town is laid-back and there's no shortage of things to do. |
![Nature buffs will enjoy watching leatherback turtles nest at the nearby national park and adventurers will get a thrill out of good waves, sunset ATV tours and zip-line adventures.](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997407.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica017.2.jpg) Nature buffs will enjoy watching leatherback turtles nest at the nearby national park and adventurers will get a thrill out of good waves, sunset ATV tours and zip-line adventures. |
![Tamarindo is one of the most popular destinations on the peninsula and it is well served by accommodations, restaurants, and equipment-rental outlets.](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997408.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica017.4.jpg) Tamarindo is one of the most popular destinations on the peninsula and it is well served by accommodations, restaurants, and equipment-rental outlets. |
![This beach has better access by public transport than most of the beaches in the area and is bustling with small-scale development.](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997412.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica018.1.jpg) This beach has better access by public transport than most of the beaches in the area and is bustling with small-scale development. |
![www.tamarindobeach.org
for helpful information](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997413.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica018.5.jpg) reading at the beachwww.tamarindobeach.org
for helpful information |
![u16/rach1966/medium/38997414.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica018.6.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997414.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica018.6.jpg) |
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![horses on the beach](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997434.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica036.jpg) horses on the beach |
![sandcastle](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997435.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica037.jpg) sandcastle |
![sunset at Tamarindo Beach, Costa Rica](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997436.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica038.jpg) sunset at Tamarindo Beach, Costa Rica |
![u16/rach1966/medium/38997437.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica039.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997437.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica039.jpg) |
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![The best snack in town is at this American-run surf camp, where you can orer 'nachos as big as your a**' open till 2 am.](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997441.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica042.jpg) went to eat at Witch's Rock Surf CampThe best snack in town is at this American-run surf camp, where you can orer 'nachos as big as your a**' open till 2 am. |
![where they have really big nachos](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997440.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica041.jpg) where they have really big nachos |
![ordered
Nacho Mama ¢ 2154
Mango milkshake ¢ 700
exchange rate when we were there was
459.60 colon's to 1 US $$](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997445.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica043.jpg) plate near Ashley is the Nacho's, enough for 3-4 people and who would guess, we ordered 2 dishes (plenty for the next day to eatordered
Nacho Mama ¢ 2154
Mango milkshake ¢ 700
exchange rate when we were there was
459.60 colon's to 1 US $$
|
![bought 10 postcards for ¢ 100 colones each at the supermarket and 2 bottle of water 1.75 liters for ¢ 500 each and a pack of wafer biscuits for ¢ 165.](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997442.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica043.5.jpg) inside the supermarket at the end of the road from where we were stayingbought 10 postcards for ¢ 100 colones each at the supermarket and 2 bottle of water 1.75 liters for ¢ 500 each and a pack of wafer biscuits for ¢ 165. |
![coke lite anyone????](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997443.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica043.6.jpg) coke lite anyone???? |
![Tue Morning on the beach, it was very windy](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997451.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica045.jpg) beautiful day on the beach with the sun shinning above and a breeze blowing, perfect weatherTue Morning on the beach, it was very windy |
![after walking on the beach, we went to the bank and you had to get a number as if you were at the deli counter. when we received our number, we were told it would be at least 2 hours wait. We then went to eat breakfast. After eating, back to the bank to be told 2 more hours wait.](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997452.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica046.jpg) after walking on the beach, we went to the bank and you had to get a number as if you were at the deli counter. when we received our number, we were told it would be at least 2 hours wait. We then went to eat breakfast. After eating, back to the bank to be told 2 more hours wait. |
![back to walking on the beach again for a while then to the few shops that they have.
we stopped into CR Paradise Tours and talked to Ziggy and booked an over night tour to La Fortuna to see Arenal Volcano and do a rainforest hike and horse back riding and zip line tour with transportation and room at a bed and breakfast place.](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997453.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica047.jpg) back to walking on the beach again for a while then to the few shops that they have.
we stopped into CR Paradise Tours and talked to Ziggy and booked an over night tour to La Fortuna to see Arenal Volcano and do a rainforest hike and horse back riding and zip line tour with transportation and room at a bed and breakfast place. |
![u16/rach1966/medium/38997454.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica048.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997454.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica048.jpg) |
![back to the bank and I'm only 15 numbers away, I looked at the security guard at the door and say to him 2 more hours but he said 'no'.....I was trying to be funny, but he didn't get the joke.](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997455.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica049.jpg) back to the bank and I'm only 15 numbers away, I looked at the security guard at the door and say to him "2 more hours" but he said 'no'.....I was trying to be funny, but he didn't get the joke.
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![after all the banking we did (just to exchange money)
we went back to the room to have a swim in the pool](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997456.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica050.jpg) after all the banking we did (just to exchange money)
we went back to the room to have a swim in the pool |
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![u16/rach1966/medium/38997464.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica057.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997464.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica057.jpg) |
![Breakfast at Villa Amarilla on the beach
juice, tea, toast, fruit, omelet, bacon ¢ 2550](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997465.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica058.jpg) eating breakfastBreakfast at Villa Amarilla on the beach
juice, tea, toast, fruit, omelet, bacon ¢ 2550 |
![birds](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997466.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica059.jpg) birds |
![u16/rach1966/medium/38997467.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica060.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997467.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica060.jpg) |
![Costa Rica car tag](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997468.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica061.jpg) Costa Rica car tag |
![Fiesta Del Mar](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997470.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica063.jpg) Fiesta Del Mar |
![Banana Milkshake ¢ 550](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997469.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica062.jpg) milkshake time at Fiesta deMarBanana Milkshake ¢ 550 |
![having toooo much fun](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997471.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica067.jpg) Ashley and Rachelhaving toooo much fun |
![Wed, up early for pick up at 6:45 at the Hotel El Diria to go to the tumultuous Volcan Arnal in Parque Nacional Volcan Arenal.](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997474.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica072.jpg) stop at this restaurante on the way to La FortunaWed, up early for pick up at 6:45 at the Hotel El Diria to go to the tumultuous Volcan Arnal in Parque Nacional Volcan Arenal. |
![burger and potatoes and coke lite ¢ 1250](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997472.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica072.1.jpg) on the way to La Fortuna in Costa Rica (stop for bathroom and eat breakburger and potatoes and coke lite ¢ 1250 |
![u16/rach1966/medium/38997473.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica072.2.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997473.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica072.2.jpg) |
![over the river and through the woods
oops, road block up ahead.....2 pigs in the road](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997475.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica073.jpg) on the way to La Fortuna (pictures taken out of the van going really fast over the montain roads)over the river and through the woods
oops, road block up ahead.....2 pigs in the road |
![u16/rach1966/medium/38997476.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica074.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997476.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica074.jpg) |
![crossing over the mountain with beautiful scenary, mostly is a little dry due to this is the dry season or the locals say 'summer'. after leaving Tamarindo we passed through a flat farming area with lots of cattle, it is called the Texas of Costa Rica](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997477.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica075.jpg) crossing over the mountain with beautiful scenary, mostly is a little dry due to this is the dry season or the locals say 'summer'. after leaving Tamarindo we passed through a flat farming area with lots of cattle, it is called "the Texas of Costa Rica" |
![u16/rach1966/medium/38997478.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica076.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997478.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica076.jpg) |
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![going toward the center of Costa Rica where the RainForest is and the grass and trees are greener and more wet](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997484.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica082.jpg) going toward the center of Costa Rica where the RainForest is and the grass and trees are greener and more wet |
![the area changes from dry and dusty to wet and green the closer we get to the rainforest](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997485.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica083.jpg) the area changes from dry and dusty to wet and green the closer we get to the rainforest |
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![Arenal bed and breakfast (stayed here one night)](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997581.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica157.jpg) Arenal bed and breakfast (stayed here one night) |
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![kids cathing bubbles in the air](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997585.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica160.2.jpg) kids cathing bubbles in the air |
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![entrance to this trail that we did through the rain forest](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997489.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica086.jpg) entrance to this trail that we did through the rain forest |
![on the silent trail (me trying to be quite, which is impossible)](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997488.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica086.1.jpg) on the silent trail (me trying to be quite, which is impossible) |
![orchids growing wild in the rainforest](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997490.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica087.1.jpg) orchids growing wild in the rainforest |
![wild orchids](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997491.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica087.jpg) wild orchids |
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![working ants](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997496.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica091.jpg) working ants |
![big tree](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997497.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica092.jpg) big tree |
![is it alive](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997498.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica093.jpg) is it alive |
![nope, just a big seed thingy](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997499.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica094.jpg) nope, just a big seed thingy |
![who would ever guess it would rain in the rain forest](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997500.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica095.1.jpg) who would ever guess it would rain in the rain forest |
![and rain](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997501.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica095.jpg) and rain |
![more rain and wind (where is that volcano)](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997502.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica096.jpg) more rain and wind (where is that volcano) |
![Baldi Thermae Hot Springs
14 US$ a person to get in
open 10am - 10pm
with 10 springs and 10 different tempetures, including one with a bar](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997503.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica097.jpg) time to relax at the Baldi Termae (Hot Springs)Baldi Thermae Hot Springs
14 US$ a person to get in
open 10am - 10pm
with 10 springs and 10 different tempetures, including one with a bar |
![10 different tempetures](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997504.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica098.jpg) and were they HOT HOT HOT10 different tempetures |
![but the hot springs pool bar was pretty cool](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997505.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica099.jpg) but the hot springs pool bar was pretty cool |
![flowers at the zip line](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997506.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica102.jpg) flowers at the zip line |
![Volcan Arenal La Fortuna, San Carlos
The Most exiting eco adventure!](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997514.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica105.jpg) ZIP LINES Canopy TourVolcan Arenal La Fortuna, San Carlos
The Most exiting eco adventure! |
![hard hats on ready for construction, I mean ready to zip through the trees.......is this normal????](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997507.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica103.jpg) hard hats on ready for construction, I mean ready to zip through the trees.......is this normal???? |
![u16/rach1966/medium/38997513.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica104.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997513.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica104.jpg) |
![1, 2, 3.....jump](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997508.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica104.1.jpg) 1, 2, 3.....jump |
![does these horses know ENGLISH......for stop or go?](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997509.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica104.2.jpg) does these horses know ENGLISH......for stop or go? |
![my better end of that day](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997510.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica104.4.jpg) my better end of that day |
![horse back riding in costa rica, through the rain forest, over the valley and through the woods and almost to grandma's house](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997511.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica104.6.jpg) not western style or english style but costa rican style........which is........I don't knowhorse back riding in costa rica, through the rain forest, over the valley and through the woods and almost to grandma's house |
![now do I look stylish or what????? don't answer that](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997512.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica104.7.jpg) now do I look stylish or what????? don't answer that |
![Happy Trails to you until we meet again](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997515.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica106.jpg) Happy Trails to you until we meet again |
![Zip Lines
Canopy Tours
phone (506) 469-17 20
e-mail: canopytour@ziplinescr.com](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997516.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica107.1.jpg) buckle upZip Lines
Canopy Tours
phone (506) 469-17 20
e-mail: canopytour@ziplinescr.com |
![are you sure I'm not gonna fall out of this](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997517.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica107.2.jpg) are you sure I'm not gonna fall out of this |
![u16/rach1966/medium/38997518.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica107.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997518.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica107.jpg) |
![they have 10 platforms and 8 'zip lines' from 60m. up to 160m.](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997519.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica108.jpg) zipping through the treesthey have 10 platforms and 8 'zip lines' from 60m. up to 160m. |
![u16/rach1966/medium/38997520.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica109.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997520.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica109.jpg) |
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![called bule jeans due to the blue legs that they have](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997543.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica127.1.jpg) called "bule jeans" due to the blue legs that they have |
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![Church in La Fortuna with Arenal Volcano in the back ground](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997571.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica148.jpg) Church in La Fortuna with Arenal Volcano in the back ground |
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![back in Playa Tamarindo, Costa Rica Beach](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997592.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica161.jpg) back in Playa Tamarindo, Costa Rica Beach |
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![the main treet in Tamarindo](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997602.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica172.jpg) the main treet in Tamarindo |
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![side street where I stayed in Tamarindo](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997605.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica177.jpg) side street where I stayed in Tamarindo |
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![little accident on the way to the airport](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997610.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica185.jpg) little accident on the way to the airport |
![on the Left is our driver, on the Right is the big truck's driver](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997611.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica186.jpg) on the Left is our driver, on the Right is the big truck's driver |
![the big truck that hit us](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997612.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica187.jpg) the big truck that hit us |
![missing bumper on our van](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997613.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica188.jpg) missing bumper on our van |
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![man across the street wating us](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997615.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica190.jpg) man across the street wating us |
![reading at the airport](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997616.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica191.1.jpg) reading at the airport |
![getting ready to leave Costa Rica](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/rach1966/medium/38997617.2005CostaRica2005JanCostaRica191.2.jpg) getting ready to leave Costa Rica |