Inside a chicken boat

Ometepe and onto Costa Rica

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September 10th 2008
Hi all, we know that only a few days have passed since we updated you, but we´ve had a busy time and thought we´d let you know what we´ve been up to..... In our last blog we explained how we were due to take our first chicken bus to Ometepe Island (Nicaragua) the next day...well we survived the experience, only to be directed next to a chicken boat! Both could be best described as hot, sweaty, ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Alajuela » Arenal

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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