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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]
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] Blog: A gringofied good-bye (Caribbean Costa Rica)
Date: September 15th 2010
(Day 894 on the road) Let's start a little off-topic: Travel guides, especially the most popular publications like Lonely Planet and Rough Guide, are notorious for glorifying sights and attractions. At times it seems that everything in any chosen country is “the most beautiful this” or “the largest that”. I have over time grown quite tired of these grand claims, and have always long ... read more
Date: September 15th 2010
(Day 894 on the road) Let's start a little off-topic: Travel guides, especially the most popular publications like Lonely Planet and Rough Guide, are notorious for glorifying sights and attractions. At times it seems that everything in any chosen country is “the most beautiful this” or “the largest that”. I have over time grown quite tired of these grand claims, and have always long ... read more
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WHAT AN INSANE CREATURE
If I had not seen your photo I would not have believed it. Doesn't nature throw up wonderful surprises.?
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Sophie and Dale
Sophie and Dale
wow!
I've never seen one of these before, what a stunning animal! Great photo too Ben, loving all your photos at the moment.
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