We took Ashlee and Brian to Manuel Antonio, another rain-forest preserve about an hour and a half away from Jaco. We heard this was a great place to view animals, but we really had no idea what a great experience we were going to have. Once we settled the argument over whether or not we needed a guide ---(of course, the guys thought we didn't need one and the girls thought we did)---we saw sloths, monkeys, iguanas, lizards, raccoons, and a paca---without paying the 60 bucks for a guide. I guess that makes up for the ferry trip, guys.
At one point we were walking on the path when all of a sudden a bunch of branches started shaking hard and getting closer and closer to us. Even the boys were freaked. You can imagine a scene from Jurassic Park if that helps. Finally two coatimundis ran flying out of the bush straight for us. We all screamed, but they ran right around us into the forest on the other side of the path. That has been one of the highlights of our trip so far.
Abby is learning so much about the rain-forest and the different animals here. We are so blessed to have this opportunity.
3 comments:
If you miss the rainforest when you are back in the states, you can have my iguana. All it does is crap and eat and frankly i am bored with it. It might even be potty trained by the time you get back( iguanas can be trained to poop in a bucket of water with patience)Hey, maybe you can bring back coatimunda (whatever that is). I cant believe at 22 most of my conversations start out as "Yesterday my iguana...." I hope in fifty years I dont end up the scary cat lady at the end of street.
Britt you are hilarious!
Manuel Antonio Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful places I have ever known, the Ticos are very good people and ticas are beautiful!
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