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Costa Rica. Day 4. Singing in the rain.

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November 14th 2007
Day 4. Singing in the rain. 6 am. I wander the grounds by myself. As I walk towards a huge tree filled with birds, a flock of parrots fly overhead. You can almost always hear the parrots before you see them. Stir up the heavens, they do. As I get closer, it becomes apparent I have wandered into some sort of a storage area. One of the workers asks if he can show me the botanical garde ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Limón » Tortuguero National Park

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Costa Rica is a Central American success story: since the late 19th century, only two brief periods of violence have marred its democratic development. Although still a largely agricultural country, it has expanded its economy to include strong techn... ... read more