Rain forest hunters, pt. 1
We traveled Sunday, pretty much all day. It was breezy. Guy behind us on the blue line was blaring “Crazy Train,” which I obviously approved of. Hell of a way to start a trip. O’Hare, no prob. Dallas, alright. Customs in San Jose, crazy. Found our way to the hotel (scary cab ride) where we were greeted by Berni and three huge German shepherds. Pura Vida, lovely place.
Up at 5 am Monday to catch our van to Tortuguero. Crossed into the rain forest towards the Caribbean sea. Stopped for a bite, where the restaurant also had a butterfly garden. Awesome. Your my butterfly. Carried on to a banana packing joint, where huge bags of nanners were being zip lined towards workers who chopped, dunked, selected, and boxed them up. Erin said I looked pumped. I was. I love me a banana. Our guide Francisco was both friendly and knowledgable. He continually pointed out birds and monkeys for us to gawk at.
After navigating a gravel road, where our driver had to dodge dogs and horses (and people too!), we arrive at the dock. Van was phase one. Boat now phase two. Hour and a half later and wind blown, we land in Tortuguero, a tiny town in the northeast of Costa Rica that stretches thinly between the Caribbean Sea and a canal. One road, mostly dirt. Definitely awesome.
We found our B&B and are napping. Beach, turtle tour, and all around mischief to follow.
More to come (as the WiFi allows).
Cahuita.
Bananas in
the zip
line at
the Banana
plant! Brett
is also
an authority
on quality produce; particularly 'Nanners!
"I drank beer." Brett sampling some of the "REAL" Costa Rica.
Stay tuned, more to come as the adventure unfolds...
OH God I wish I were right there with you Brett! I might have a hard time controlling myself around such an abundance of bananas considering what a fan I am! Beautiful beaches and bananas as far as the eye can see!
ReplyDeleteCool stuff, I am jealous. Can't wait to read and see more!
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