More cool frog and butterfly pictures...

This was the Poison Dart Frog which is poisonous and the size of a quarter.


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Last day in Costa Rica

We are getting on a plane to fly to the States tomorrow. I am happy because I finally got to see those cool Costa Rican frogs. In fact, one of them jumped on both Emma and I. They are so cool. Ben was excited because he got to hold a snake. All in all and good last day.













This is the frog that jumped on Emma and I. Isn't he so cute?

















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Manuel Antonio National Park

Well this is our last full day of relaxing in Costa Rica before starting our journey northward to Alaska. Today we went to Manuel Antonio National Park. It was a pretty park and the beaches are beautiful. we saw lists of monkeys and raccoons on the beach.


















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A day at our bungalow in Quepos...

We had quite a few guests around our bungalow today....
I first was awoken by a howler money at 5 am. He spent about an hour protecting his girlfriends. Other guests included:








Toucans all over the trees...









An iguana in our gutter,









And a White-faced money in the trees. Quite amazing....














We then went into Quepos to do some shopping and sightseeing..






And finished the day with a coconut margarita that had coconut on the rim instead of salt...it was quite tasty.
We have had a wonderful trip and we highly recommend Cost Rica for a break from the cold and snow. We have only one more day until we start traveling back north.

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Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

We just got here this evening driving from Puerto Viejo. It took us about 8 hours but we had to make a quick stop in downtown San Jose for some souvenir shopping. I am surprise how few souvenirs there are to purchase compare to those in Thailand. Thailand had to be the best shopping experience I have ever had. Even Mexico has more things to buy than Costa Rica. Here are some photos of the view from our cottage in Manuel Antonio. We really enjoyed the jungle house in Puerto Viejo but are glad to have screens again on the windows. I was surprised how hot it was under that mosquito netting. The other thing that is hard to get use to is the humidity. Wow, there is nothing like being hot and sweaty all the time. I can't complain because I hear it is colder than 20 below in Fairbanks. We have to enjoy our last week of warmth...






View from our cottage in Manuel Antonio.






View from our cottage in Manuel Antonio.


















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Location:Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

More photos....

Baby two-toed sloth....isn't he so cute?











We love the strawberry smoothies...

















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Puerto Viejo Wildlife Rescue Center

We saw some really cool animals today including a baby sloth. Still have not seen any cool looking frogs and it does not look like we will unless we see them sometime during our last three days of vacation.

































Baby three-toed sloth...he always has a smile on his face.

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Hanging Part 2.....

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Hanging in Puerto Viejo.....

The sun came out today and it was beautiful!!





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Manzanillo cont'd

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Gandoca-Manzanillo National Park

We went to the very end of the road and crossed a river to get to this area. I would say that we were within 10 miles of Panama. What a beautiful area.













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Rain, rain, and yet more rain....

I guess there is a reason why all the plants are so lush and green around here. I can't imagine that it rains like this all the time otherwise it would be all under water. It does make for good sleeping but impossible to dry anything. Even the quick dry underwear is still wet. We are use to living in a desert which is extremely dry so being in the opposite very humid environment is very different. Both Jim and I decided that we prefer the drier environment. I would like to say we are hopeful of some sunshine but it does not look very encouraging looking at the weather forecast...at least it is warm. Hope all is well with everyone.


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Puerto Viejo beach photos

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