Banana Plantation

Our guide told us that the blue bags are so that the bunches ripen evenly, otherwise the side shaded by the trunk does not ripen at the same time as the side open to the sun.

Under the Umbrella Tree

July 5th 2009
While yesterday's entry had slight undertones of loneliness and boredom, today's entry should strongly convey just the opposite--if I can finish it all, that is. I am exhausted! Today was amazing. I took 156 pictures... and that says something because I'm normally terrible at taking my camera out. I've decided just to throw the whole batch up on flickr so you can take a look if you are inter ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Puntarenas » Isla Tortuga

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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