Day three journey: How surreal it was to wake up in a canopy of trees in the heart of the Costa Rican rain forest! The many sounds surrounding us were mesmerizing; the highly vocal Howler monkeys howling, Toucan birds croaking "RRRRRRRRRRRRRK", insects clicking, and more. As a result of this "music" we all awoke rather early and excited for the day. After being served a delightful breakfast (fresh cut papaya, mango and pineapple, banana stuffed french toast and guava juice) we jaunted North toward La Fortuna, which is at the base of Mount Arenal - http://www.pbs.org/edens/costarica/breathing.html - and near our next destination, Leaves and Lizards Cabin Retreat. Along the way, we decided to stop for a visit at “Souvenir Leo”, as recommended by Mark the Tree House hotel-keeper. Mark mentioned that this particular shop is where
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