Snake trying to eat a lizard

I've always thought I was pretty hard-core...

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April 11th 2010
You know, North Shore and all... But around the time I was being pushed deeper and deeper into the mangroves, by the giant Czech/Canadian behind me in our kayak, to get a "better" look at the Boa constrictor sleeping in the branch not much more than a metre from my face, I started to question this long-held belief.  Turns out, there are things in this world to which I'd rather not get close eno ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica

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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