Sloths and Bogarin Trail Feb 2019
The sloth is a symbol of Costa Rica reflecting the nation’s pura vida lifestyle. Pura Vida is a uniquely Costa Rican approach to life where everyone is laid back, easy going, and friendly. There are two species of sloths here in Costa Rica: the brown-throated three-toed sloth and Hoffman’s two-toed sloth. Sloths are related to … Continue reading Sloths and Bogarin Trail Feb 2019
Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge Feb 2019
Today we got up early for our day trip to Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge which is about an hour and 45 minutes drive from La Fortuna to the village of Los Chiles where we boarded our boat. Cano Negro is located in northern Costa Rica, very close to the border of Nicaragua and often called … Continue reading Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge Feb 2019
Arenal Oasis Frog Watching Feb 2019
This evening we go for a frog watching night walk at the Arenal Oasis Ecolodge not far from our hotel, Nayara Spa & Gardens in La Fortuna. Arenal Oasis is a small reserve with plenty of nocturnal animals such as spiders, bats, and in particular frogs. As the sky grew darker, you start to hear … Continue reading Arenal Oasis Frog Watching Feb 2019
Arenal Hanging Bridges Park Feb 2019
From Monteverde, we drive about 3.5 hours northeast to La Fortuna and the Arenal Volcano National Park. La Fortuna (The Fortune) was named for the fertile lands in the area and is the jumping off point to visit the surrounding sites such as Lake Arenal, La Fortuna waterfall, the rainforest, and Arenal Volcano. There are … Continue reading Arenal Hanging Bridges Park Feb 2019
Monteverde Feb 2019
I have always wanted to visit the Central American country of Costa Rica for its large variety of landscapes and incredible biodiversity. The name Costa Rica, meaning “rich coast” in Spanish, was believed to be first used by Christopher Columbus who reported seeing the natives wearing many gold jewelry. Costa Rica was sparsely populated before … Continue reading Monteverde Feb 2019
Abu Simbel Dec 2018
Today we disembark our cruise and take a short 45-minute flight to Abu Simbel. The flights are quite busy so make sure you book way ahead of time. Otherwise it is going by police-escorted convoys taking 3-4 hours drive. With the flights, you will have about 90 minutes at the temple sites before having to … Continue reading Abu Simbel Dec 2018
Aswan: Philae Temple & Nubian Village Dec 2018
This morning we set sail for Aswan which was the southern frontier of ancient Egypt and provided a gateway to Africa. It is here that granite quarries are found and supplied the rest of Egypt in the building of temples and pyramids. The Ptolemies ruled here from 323-30 BC and built the remarkable Philae Temple … Continue reading Aswan: Philae Temple & Nubian Village Dec 2018
