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Jungle Waterfall and Bribri Chocolate Tour – Day 9

Friday, February 16th, 2007

I had a hard time sleeping last night so I slept in longer than usual this morning. James woke me up around 8:30, and we went upstairs for breakfast. Andrea and Jay were already there and we agreed to meet up later so we could meet Roberto at his school. We made plans with Roberto earlier in the week and he agreed to take us to a Bribri chocolate demonstration and then to a jungle waterfall. Andrea and Jay did their own thing and James and I decided to take Colonie for a walk and then relax on the beach.
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Puerto Viejo – Day 8

Thursday, February 15th, 2007

After resting and showering, all four of us decided to take a taxi into town and eat at El Loco Natural. They have live music on Thursday nights (starting at 8pm) and we heard only good things about the food. When we arrived, there was a very short wait (about 5 minutes) and the place was packed. I highly recommend getting there a little early.

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Manzanillo – Day 8

Thursday, February 15th, 2007
After a few hours at El Puente, we wanted to check out the snorkeling in Manzanillo. I was honestly pretty easy-going up until this point. I don't know what it was.... We got back to Banana Azul and asked about the ... [Continue reading this entry]

Videos from Cahuita – Parrot and Monkey

Wednesday, February 14th, 2007
Excuse my annoying voice and laugh in these!! The parrot: The monkey: [Continue reading this entry]

Cahuita – Day 7

Wednesday, February 14th, 2007
After another lovely breakfast, James and I decided to take Colonie for a walk. You can read more about Colonie here. We walked pretty far down the beautiful beach and watched Colonie romp in the water, lay down in ... [Continue reading this entry]

The animals of Banana Azul

Tuesday, February 13th, 2007
I think they deserve their own post. They definitely enhanced our stay at Banana Azul...they were all so sweet and their presence made us feel more secure. Here they are... Rosa - she's like a female version of our dog Fritz. ... [Continue reading this entry]

Puerto Viejo – Day 6

Tuesday, February 13th, 2007
I woke up early to write a bit in my journal and read. Colin had told us that coffee started around 7am and breakfast would be ready around 8am, so I had some coffee and sat in one of the ... [Continue reading this entry]

Puerto Viejo and Banana Azul – Day 5

Monday, February 12th, 2007
After Leo dropped us off at Banana Azul, Colin showed us around the property a bit and introduced us to Roberto. Andrea and Jay were staying at Casa Barbara down the road, so they went to settle in and shower ... [Continue reading this entry]

Samara to San Jose to Puerto Viejo – Day 5

Monday, February 12th, 2007
I woke up first again (I've always been a morning person) and went to the ATM and store to get some things for the trip. I discovered the best cookies ever. Cookies I wish I would have had my ... [Continue reading this entry]

Samara and Carrillo – Day 4 cont’d

Sunday, February 11th, 2007
I searched for sea shells while everyone else got some sun...we swam and walked, and just enjoyed the gorgeous day and clear, beautiful water. Around 3pm, we decided to head back and try to find something to eat and/or drink. ... [Continue reading this entry]