Swallowtail

Rain in the Cloud Forest

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May 30th 2008
Day 215: Torrents I can't remember the last time I saw proper sunshine. Waking up early today, I again found that there was a torrential thunderstorm outside, but the journey had to continue, and at eight o'clock, I met the Israeli guys ready to get a jeep to Lake Arenal, twenty minutes away down a dirt road. From here, it was a forty minute boat trip, and then another long and painful journey, ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Puntarenas » Monteverde

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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