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June 05, 2005

Zipping, Swinging and Monkeys

So I know its only been a day since my last posting, but we did some pretty cool stuff this morning. We went on a zip line tour and canopy walk.

Waking up this morning we werenīt sure if the weather would hold for our canopy tour but luckily it did. We did, however have to change tour companies because the one we scheduled at yesterday had a guide get struck by lightening (he later died) so they werenīt doing tours for a while. Luckily it was really sunny out, so Carol and I felt pretty safe. There were about 15 platforms you went swinging through and some went over the entire forest....it was awesome.
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There was also a rope swing that you dropped about 15 or so feet and swung...kind of a bungee jump but much smaller and on a rope. Carol got some awesome pictures of me...this is just one good one.
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After our canopy tour, we went on a hike through the woods and over some cable brides. The coolest part was when Carol spotted some Howler Monkeys and they came right over in front of the bridge and one even came on the bridge. One was a realy large male and the other was a smaller female. Pretty cool so see in the wild and right in front of your face. Supposedly they will throw their poop at you if they are mad...but that didnīt happen...thank god. This pic is of the male.
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Here is the female on the bridge we were walking on.
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There was a Costa Rican couple watching with us and the man kept trying to get us to look at this really rare bird. I guess monkeys are pretty common for them....and Iīm just not that into birds. Right now we are just waiting out the rain once again and onto a bug place and dinner. Tomorrow (6-6) we are headed to the beaches!


Posted by Lauren K on June 5, 2005 04:08 PM
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You guys look great on the zip line. I can't believe you did that Lauren. I am so happy you are having a great time. Jenny's wedding was great. Hattori said to say Hil

Keep safe, Love Mom

Posted by: Judy K. on June 5, 2005 05:42 PM

Now that looks cool! But how are the bugs? Is it really buggy? I definately want to see pics of the beaches! I love beaches!!!

Posted by: Janel on June 6, 2005 10:08 AM

Lar! You were on a zip line???? Holy Toledo Batman! Anyways, I'm glad you guys are posting your adventures, that way I can live vigorously through your adventures! Hey that Law school Pete is kind of cute!! haha, oh man, your mom can read this can't she? Sorry Mom!

Love annie

Posted by: Annie on June 6, 2005 03:23 PM

Lava - Check
Monkeys - Check

And you're not even half-way done! Now all you have to do is go diving and get that job at a coffee shop ;).
I passed the page on to the kids at work as directed, so keep having fun for all of us.

Posted by: MJB on June 7, 2005 01:53 AM

Okay, Lauren,
It looks like you're having way too much fun! Don't forget to come home, okay? We missed you at the wedding, but Stacey and I hit it off pretty well, and we had a good time. I managed to steal Stacey's bed from her (Stacey the canine, that is), so I think she was glad to see me leave.
Have a great time; be safe. Luv, Kris

Posted by: Kris on June 7, 2005 04:28 PM

Seeing you guys in your gear reminds me of my climbing days, but I never saw any monkeys where I was hanging from ropes. Looks like great fun and excitement. Good luck with the bugs and the surf. Have Fun!!

Posted by: Ken (Carol's Dad) on June 7, 2005 11:45 PM

Hey girls, wow you look like you're having an awesome time! I'm so jealous. Lauren, awesome pictures, keep 'em coming. I love the pictures of the volcano. I'm now counting down the days until I get to go to Cabo, and explore like you two. Miss you, Love you,
Rachel

Posted by: Rachel on June 10, 2005 08:17 PM
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