Adventures with Mo!

Quetzal! Rappel! Tortuguero!


This week was quite something! We were touring around with Karl's brother Eric and stopped at this mirador known for being a home for Quetzals which is a rare bird and we were actually able to see both the male and the female! It was incredible...the bird is so beautiful with such vivid bright colours. Karl was incredibly happy as this bird is something he has always wanted to see. It was awesome.





Another adreniline pumping moment for me this week was my adventure rappeling down Los Chorros which is a waterfall about 75 feet high. I was not nervous until I reached the top and looked down...it was almost a no go but decided that it was a once in a lifetime opportunity and went for it. I can now confidently recommend doing it.





To finish the week, I had the opportunity to travel to Tortuguero which is home to the largest nesting area for the sea turtle in the Western Hemisphere. Tortuguero can only be reached by boat or plane and is a penisula with one side the Caribbean sea and the other side the Tortuguero river. The village is quaint with a Caribbean flare and reminded me alot of Little Corn Island. It was absolutely incredible to see the wildlife...we spotted a very large crocodile, monkeys, lots of pelicans and even a sloth! It was very happy to end my week with this exciting adventure!





Hasta luego!


Mo

Pura Vida

The first day of 2007 at the Hot Springs!

Catarata del Torro Waterfall...Incredible!

Feliz Ano ! Happy New Year to everyone. We spent a great New Year's Eve with Eric and his guests at the B&B where we prepared a dinner for everyone to enjoy and bring in the New Year. On the first day of 2007 we took a drive to the Volcan Arenal and enjoyed a leisurely day in the hot sprints at Baldi resort. We swam in water that was 47 degress C. I could not think of a better way to bring in the New Year.

We have been enjoying experiencing the life in Grecia where the people are warm and friendly and always ready to give you a smile and a hello. The city is located in the Central valley and offers beautiful mountain views, fresh temperatures and a variety of activities to participate in. It is a great city to begin a Costa Rican adventure.

We are taking a break from the island here and enjoying practising our Spanish! We wish everyone the best in 2007!

Karl's Korner

Nous passons du bon temps ici a Grecia . Nous sommes allez visiter Bajos del Toro, magnifigue amphitheatre de verdure avec une chute de 125m, endroit pas trop touristique encore mais qui le deviendra surement. Nous sommes aller surfer a Esterillos et pris de superbe photos. La temperature dans la vallee est agreable cela nous permet de prendre un break de la plage. Nous retournons en fevrier nous occuper de Dereck's place sur little corn. Nous vous tiendrons aux courants. Bonne annee a tous. PS Je n'ai fait aucune resolutions cette annee!