We have learned in our time here that an oft-used Costa Rican phrase is "pura vida", which can be generally translated to "it's all good" or "life is awesome". Today provided us with classic examples of pura vida, as we ventured into Rincon de la Vieja National Park early this morning.
In a nation that ranks number one in citizen happiness and also scores well in the category of green living, we were not surprised to find this gem tucked away in the mountains just beyond the charming town of Liberia.
We paid our money and hiked back into the rain forest, embarking upon a journey that would lead us to encounter myriad wonders of both the flora and fauna. After crossing the Rio Colorado we found ourselves immersed in both geothermal and forest activity. Please check out the videos from today to see evidence of our encounters with Howler Monkeys, many cool lizards, pristine waterfalls, mud pots, and fumaroles. I will post more images and video in the morning.
This is becoming one of those trips where SO much happens that any attempt to capture it on the blog provides nothing more than a quick snapshot of our time here. To truly experience this country, you need to travel here. The video and images certainly help, but there is no substitute for the real thing.
Pura Vida. Come here and see what it's all about.
Costa Rica
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