Monteverde

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Hello,

The hanging bridges were lovely, as was the walk in the Monteverde Reserve this morning. Apparently, the latter was started by a group of Quakers! I was a bit disappointed because I didn't see much wildlife, and then I saw a lovely quetzel, which is the national bird of Guatemala.You'll see some photos below of the parks, as well as the hostel where I'm staying. It's pretty modest and not very clean, but there are people from all over the world and of all ages. And in the Reserve this morning I met a couple from California who'd like to exchange their Big Sur cabin with me sometime! Tomorrow morning at 8 am I'm leaving by shuttle van for Samara on the Pacific Coast. The adventures continue...

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Photos

The Hostel Santa Elena
in the town of Santa Elena, 5 miles from the Monteverde Reserve

Hilary on hanging bridge
Not very photogenic, but proves I was there!

more courageous folk than I
wireline "canopy tour"

another view
This is the national bird of Guatemala but there are very few left there!

Comments

[Caroline]

wonderful blogs
Hilary - your blogs have been so interesting to read, and really great pictures. You have such a busy schedule, we don't know how you have time to keep us up to date. We are making notes of the places you recommend and can't wait to make our own trip. Happy travelling - Caroline and Nick

[anonymous]

Wonderful pix and you look great! Have you gone to Tikal - its a must! a bientot, Michele B

[Jack and Louise Christie]

continental divide
Ola HK- C Catching up on your blog. You've come a long way from la ville de Quebec! Love the shots of the thermal pools and the continental divide. Reminds us of a chairlift in the Rockies near Banff that crosses the divide from Alberta and drops skiers on a summit on the B.C. side. Looking forward to seeing you in Paris mid-April. Bises. Jack and Louise