The Ranch then, Rincon (edited)

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9/02/06 Saturday Day 2 at Hacienda Guachipelin (the Ranch) last day
Again, little sleep, lots of interruptions, up before 06:00!
Yup, again woke up just after twilight, very cool, I guessed @73F. Refreshing, no prevailing smells!
So off I go.....just outside the entrance I found the sign: "Lookout Poiint"....up the trail.
COOL! Its a stucco 'rancho' with electricity and a banjo (bathroom) up on a knoll that is higher than the Ranch.
Looks out over the forrest with an excellent view of the mountains, particularly, Rincon.

OK, so I got pics on previous blog from this adventure, sue me!

Lots of clouds coming from the Carribean side, clear towards the Pacific.
There is a plaque embedded in the post says to the effect, the Electrical Society Association errected the building in 1997. (looks less than a year old)
Saw a SQUIRREL! A grey, fast moving, but definitely a squirrel. So I can't spell, sue me.
Time to go back for breakfast, timming also, IMPECCABLE!
More eggs today, no pancakes.....NO MORE SUGAR! Got to conserve the Alieve!
Gotta go, time to pak it up and head up the road to Rincon de la Vieja Lodge. $5.00 ride to go 5 km. from the staff transport bus.

Rincon De La Vieja
OK then! I got to the destination, Rincon de la Vieja Lodge. Another old ranch turned tourist trap. Lots of open space here, horses, MORE yard geese!
Poor reception, owners are assumedly absent, as the staff does not care how they are dressed, nor do they appreciate tourists that don't speak the language.
Their advertised pictures on this website.....

www.rincondelaviejalodge.net/photos.htm

So, its midday and the hammok is waiting for me.

NOTE: The Ranch and Rincon Lodge both take tourists on their OWN property, not in the parks. These are 'private reserves'. One has to leave the 'hotel' and pay to get in the park, then hike for at least 2hrs to get to any attraction.

another day coming.

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Photos

Creek meets creek.
Thought this was a 'grey water' creek from Ranch...its is Hot mineral water from a hot spring.

Locals in pool at Ranch
Yes, these are local kids on a school field trip. Next group was High schoolers.

Shot from reception
Looks like a horse ranch, cause it is!

Cabanas around pond
Lots of cabins, all with hammoks. Might call them 'log' cabins with tile floors.

The BIG frog!
Zoom in to get a closeup! UGLY!

Sunset at Lodge
First one I managed to take a pic of, previous ones too cloudy.

Comments

[JakeNcr]

These uploads are killing me!
Upload time is @ 8mins.

[Just Jen]

Welcome to CR!
I like your blog, reminds me of what ours would be if hubby wrote it. I usually upload all my pics for the blog while I'm writing in my word processing program. I can toggle back and forth and it isn't as frustrating. I also find that uploading pics early in the morning or late at night seems to go faster. How long are you here? Just Jen

[JakeNcr]

A guy thing, I guess....
Thz for responding, any comments are always welcome...especially from someone in the know. I am here thru Nov 14...as of now. Try to rent a vehicle for 8 weeks. Satellite link is better as you say. Working on getting caught up on blog.