Inside the Strangler Fig

The tree this Strangler wrapped itself around is completely gone. The process takes around 80-100 years. I had to reach my arm all the way in to take this photo. I felt like I was in that old Flash Gordon move where he was forced to reach in to the tree, hoping not to get bit by the creature inside.

Monteverde

January 17th 2010
We´ve arrived in Monteverde and are enjoying the funky, small town. There are 2 big Preserves here - Monteverde and Santa Elena. Between the 2 areas are 2 towns - Santa Elena and Monteverde (origionally a Quaker settlement). After a few dud hotels, we were a bit apprehensive about what we would find at the hostel we booked, but we were pleasantly surprised. We are in a lively hostel - fun mu ... read more

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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

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