I took an early morning taxi to San Jose for a bus to the privately owned Monteverde Reserve which lies to the east of, and feeds, the Rio Penas Blancas where we had been working for the past 2 months. So, although nearby and a bit expensive, a visit was recommended to Read more
Manuel was visiting one of his MSc students at the Lodge who has been researching frogs and so offered me a lift as he thought it would be an interesting, quiet and safe place for me to stay for a few days. Interesting chats about the poor standard of teaching Read more
Due to the patience and generosity of Manuel, the Manager and staff I had a great 4 days at the Reserve. It was much appreciated at the time and re-reading this extract brings back great memories. I had a lovely ensuite double bedroom and lots of field trips with opportunities to practise spanish as Read more
By good luck, as the guide book suggested this was expensive to do solo and the low season too, the Posada man arranged a motor lancha trip from Puerto Viejo upriver to the Nicaraguan Border, along the Rio San Juan through the Barra del Colorado Refuge to Tortuguero. The trip took Read more