Cariblue Lodge Puerto Viejo

After getting off the boat from Tortuguero we jumped in Wesley and made our way over to the East coast and South to Puerto Viejo.  We pulled into Puerto Viejo pretty late at night and found a great little place to camp on the beach next to a hostel.  That night we went out for pizza and some amazing fruit shakes before tucking in for the night.<br><br>The next day we got up early and ...

So I am sitting here today at this really nice little airport in San Jose Costa Rica.<br>(I took a couple of photos at my gate but my camera cable is in my checked luggage, so I won't be able to download at this writing)<br>This airport is modern, well-kept, uncrowded and nicely air conditioned. It is clean and one would never know it is in a developing country. The airport staff here are going about their tasks leisurely, cleaning and ...

My experience in Costa Rica was incredible! I volunteered for both the Animal Rescue Project in San Carlos (outside of La Fortuna) as well as the Camaronal Sea Turtle Project on the Nicoya Peninsula. Volunteering with animals has been an interest of mine for a very long ...

... than the Atlantic. Aye carumba. The drive to Tortuguero was great. We stopped at the Arial Tram in the rain forest and did a nature walk. Our lunch stop was at a butterfly garden. The area is in the Province of Lima which is quite poor and does not see as much tourism as the rest of Costa Rica. Our bus had to navigate about 40km of dirt roads to get to Cano Blanco where we boarded our boat in to Tortuguero. On the way in we saw the Caribbean ...

... tons of clothes, so many that the mom felt embarrassed at some point. At least half of the kids in the school had scars on their faces. When I asked Danilo about those, he told me it was ...

... worlds best job¨ in Australia care taking an island in queensland for 6 months on a 100k salary, so theres always that to fall back on i suppose. After healing from my freak flyfishing accident, (it seems like everytime I heal I get a new incident to report) I now have a piece of a hook that may be permanently lodged in my side. But there are rumors of tarpon and bonefish making there way around the reefs just out of town, so today we go ...

... mounted on various trees and shrubs. Photographing the birds was easy and convenient since they were abundant and active. Undoubtedly most travelers to Peace Lodge choose the site for its proximity to the Waterfall Gardens. The man made trails winding through out the Gardens are unassuming and eventually blend into the environment. They are a HUGE plus for anyone who has limitations that would normally prevent them from being able to be so ...

... We all freaked out a little, as the lightning hit the river while we were still on the boat and trying to find a point to put in the jungle... finding our way to a trail to access the coastside. NO DELAY... WHAM - instant thunder with the bright light type of deal. Plus it is pitch black, raining like bijesus, and every time the boat turns or lists, 200 gallons pour off the roof. We got off the boat and promptly entered a small trail in the jungle ...

... rest of the morning on the pool deck, and 2.0 has been implemented there too. The deck chairs have drink flags that get quick responses when raised. Staff still wander the decks calling out for drink requests but it appears subtle and less obtrusive, and they carry the spritz bottles if you want a shot of water to cool you down. It's also quieter by the pool. Denny the CD had told us that the pool deck is now a quiet zone. The canned music isn't too ...