Alex safe from predators

Closer to the Volcano

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July 30th 2011
Geo: 10.9223, -85.0953Up at first light, Mom headed up the driveway to get a good luck at the howler monkeys who were giving a concert just up from the house. They were in fine form and quite loud. She enjoyed how they bobbed their heads up and down as they belted out their morning song.After breakfast the kids reluctantly pitched in on the cleaning and packing and we were all ready to go ab ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Alajuela

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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