Costa Rica landscapes - Day 1
Dec 18, 2023 12:27:56 #
I arrived at 7:00 AM in San Jose with my tour group scheduled to meet that evening. I checked in to the hotel and then used local guides to show me around the city. Other posts will show what I encountered on the tour, but this is a sample of the sights I encountered the first day. I also took bird and critter photos in the city that I will post later.
The grounds of the University of Costa Rica contain a forest that is managed by the University's Biology Department. Experiments on new growth and effects of non-native growth are conducted in this area as well as a butterfly nursery. The first shot show an emerging forest in the middle of the city.
Comments and suggestions are welcome.
The grounds of the University of Costa Rica contain a forest that is managed by the University's Biology Department. Experiments on new growth and effects of non-native growth are conducted in this area as well as a butterfly nursery. The first shot show an emerging forest in the middle of the city.
Comments and suggestions are welcome.
Initial growth at the University of Costa Rica
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Bamboo experiment
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Park donated by Mexico
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Temple of Music
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Mosaic in the park
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Yellow House
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Piece of the Berlin Wall donated by Germany
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Dec 18, 2023 13:37:30 #
Dec 18, 2023 14:18:36 #
Nice, Mike. If I remember hearing it right, Costa Rica has more land, percentage wise, dedicated to national parks and nature reserves than any other country in the world. And they are making it pay for them in tourist dollars! Smart folks, I think!
Dec 18, 2023 14:29:13 #
NMGal wrote:
That is an interesting university.
It was larger than I expected.
Dec 18, 2023 14:30:16 #
Retired CPO wrote:
Nice, Mike. If I remember hearing it right, Costa Rica has more land, percentage wise, dedicated to national parks and nature reserves than any other country in the world. And they are making it pay for them in tourist dollars! Smart folks, I think!
You are correct about the move to protect their land. Very high percentage of protected parks and high requirements for development.
Dec 18, 2023 15:12:07 #
Dec 18, 2023 15:12:29 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
Great set!!! Mike
Thanks for your generous comment, Frank.
Dec 18, 2023 15:25:57 #
MosheR
Loc: New York City
UTMike wrote:
I arrived at 7:00 AM in San Jose with my tour grou... (show quote)
I wish my college here in NYC looked like that.
Dec 18, 2023 16:43:10 #
Dec 18, 2023 18:42:26 #
MosheR wrote:
I wish my college here in NYC looked like that.
The commute is a real problem, Mel (LOL).
Dec 18, 2023 18:42:49 #
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Dec 18, 2023 23:21:55 #
PAR4DCR wrote:
Fine set Mike. Waiting for more!
Don
Don
Thanks, Don, watch out what you wish for.
Dec 18, 2023 23:22:26 #
kpmac wrote:
Nice. Keep them coming, Mike.
Thanks, Ken, some birds for you tomorrow.
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