day 4 Photo 11

day 4

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July 9th 2010
Hello all! Today we all went zip lining through the jungle treetops, as high as 150 feet at the top. We were surrounded by sloths and on the ground by Coatis. Plenty of large ants and hornets, as well as large spiders and lots of termite nests. Today's bait was Callum who volunteered to demonstrate the action of the jaws of a soldier leaf cutter ant (these used to be used as sutures for wounds) ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Puntarenas » Dominical

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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