Banana Plantation

On our way from San Jose to Tortuguero, our bus took us through Barullio Carrillo National Park--looked like Hawaii on steriods--then out of the mountains and continued on the southern route, which took us through banana plantations. The blue plastic keeps insects away and helps with ripening.

First Week's Adventures

July 10th 2012
Blogging fail! I didn't realize I'd only saved and not actually "published" the previous entry. I apologize to anyone who might have been concerned about our safe arrival. Anyway, this blogging thing is not working out well on this trip, obviously. We were without internet altogether at our last stop (the lodge on the river we were rafting) and most places only have it near the "lobby"- ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Alajuela » Arenal

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

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