Long Ago and Far Away #27 Part Three
Sep 9, 2022 22:57:41 #
HamBar06
Loc: Philadelphia, PA
Greetings.
Tour handled everything very smoothly. Our small group developing well and getting to know one another. Our guide and our bus driver were really great. We were introduced to a number of locals in each location and got to know a bit about their lives, customs and food.
I was warned to take lots of sun screen lotion and insect repellent. Unfortunately, my bottle of repellent was confiscated at the airport for exceeding quantity allowed. As it turned out, I had no problem with insect bites the entire trip without it.
Locations: Stayed at Selva Verde lodge; nice grounds surrounded by lush vegetation with lots of birds, monkeys and small, interesting, critters.
Sarapiqui:
Selva Verde Lodge is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Barra del Colorado National Wildlife Refuge. Water adventures with kayaking, rafting, and boat tours nearby, enjoy the ziplining. I did not personally do anything in the above sentence.
Sarapiquí River:A tributary of the San Juan River; forms the eastern border of Sarapiquí Canton. The area around the river is mostly lowlands tropical rainforest, with lush vegetation and a large variety of plant, animal and insect life. This river is navigable and is a local trading artery, and also supports fishing and tourism activity.
Tour handled everything very smoothly. Our small group developing well and getting to know one another. Our guide and our bus driver were really great. We were introduced to a number of locals in each location and got to know a bit about their lives, customs and food.
I was warned to take lots of sun screen lotion and insect repellent. Unfortunately, my bottle of repellent was confiscated at the airport for exceeding quantity allowed. As it turned out, I had no problem with insect bites the entire trip without it.
Locations: Stayed at Selva Verde lodge; nice grounds surrounded by lush vegetation with lots of birds, monkeys and small, interesting, critters.
Sarapiqui:
Selva Verde Lodge is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Barra del Colorado National Wildlife Refuge. Water adventures with kayaking, rafting, and boat tours nearby, enjoy the ziplining. I did not personally do anything in the above sentence.
Sarapiquí River:A tributary of the San Juan River; forms the eastern border of Sarapiquí Canton. The area around the river is mostly lowlands tropical rainforest, with lush vegetation and a large variety of plant, animal and insect life. This river is navigable and is a local trading artery, and also supports fishing and tourism activity.
Selva Verde Lodge.
Orcids on hiking trail.
Sarapiqui river runs along lodge property.
River boat similar to the boat our group was on.
Iguana on river bank.
Alligator waiting for lunch.
Boarding our river boat at Old Port.
Quiet view from river boat.
Lunch at local home.
Gap in trees on way back to Lodge.
Sep 9, 2022 23:19:33 #
Sep 10, 2022 12:52:31 #
HamBar06
Loc: Philadelphia, PA
It really is a lovely place, at least in the season that I visited.
Thanks,
Larry
Thanks,
Larry
Sep 10, 2022 14:24:10 #
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Sep 10, 2022 20:37:16 #
HamBar06
Loc: Philadelphia, PA
PAR4DCR wrote:
Looks like a very lovely place Larry. Thanks for posting.
Don
Don
Yes, it really is. Thanks for looking in.
Larry
Sep 11, 2022 11:31:41 #
HamBar06 wrote:
Greetings. br Tour handled everything very smooth... (show quote)
Nice shots, Larry! Please, continue!
Sep 11, 2022 17:02:25 #
HamBar06
Loc: Philadelphia, PA
Bubalola wrote:
Nice shots, Larry! Please, continue!
Thanks, I'm glad you liked them.
Larry
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