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Fran's Costa Rican Adventure!: Day 9 September 23 Savegre Cloud Forest
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Fran's Costa Rican Adventure! Friday, September 23, 2011. Day 9 September 23 Savegre Cloud Forest. This morning we had our wake up call from the howler monkeys about. But we slept until about 630AM and then we had breakfast buffet and then packed to get ready for our next stop on this vacation, Savegre Mountain Lodge. This drive was about 2 hours to. And then about 2 ½ hours south to the cloud forest in San Gerard de Dota. Savegre is at an elevation of 7220 feet. Boy did it rain hard and turned cold!
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Fran's Costa Rican Adventure!: Day 8 September 22 Sarapiqui Rainforest Happy Birthday to me!
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Fran's Costa Rican Adventure! Thursday, September 22, 2011. Day 8 September 22 Sarapiqui Rainforest Happy Birthday to me! It was so nice to have that wake up call by the howler monkeys again! I do so enjoy this and a great way to start my Happy Birthday to me day! We got up and enjoyed our breakfast – we ate out on the porch of the dining room and watched the howler monkeys as we visited with the Road Scholar group. We were getting ready for our excellent adventure of the day. We rode for about 2 hours w...
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Inka Trail with Laura: The first Road Scholar group made it!!!
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Inka Trail with Laura. Read about my trek on the Inka Trail in April 2011 and April 2012. Friday, May 11, 2012. The first Road Scholar group made it! The first group of brave Road Scholar hikers has successfully finished the program! What a great bunch of hikers! This is a shot of the main group making the pass at Abra Warmwañuska, Dead Woman's Pass, 13,774 ft. This is no easy feat and they made it ahead of schedule! There were 11 participants that made the hike and the average age was 67! Http:/ en....
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Fran's Costa Rican Adventure!: September 2011
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Fran's Costa Rican Adventure! Monday, September 26, 2011. Day 12 September 26 Gainesville, FL. This morning at 830AM we were met by our driver from Destination Costa Rica for our transfer to the airport for our departing flight to. Our Jet Blue flight departs around. And check in at the. Is 3 hours prior to flight time. Once you arrive at the airport you must go over to pay the departure tax of $28.00 per person, you can pay this in US cash, colones or with a Visa Credit Card. It was right at. Felipe and...
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Inka Trail with Laura: April 2011
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Inka Trail with Laura. Read about my trek on the Inka Trail in April 2011 and April 2012. Monday, April 18, 2011. A chance to hike the famous Inca Trail! I recently found out that I am to hike the Inka Trail to Machu Picchu in April 2011! 65279;. This is the part I'm worried about for being the flat lander that I am, I know it will be difficult, no matter how much I prepare. I've gotta quit hittin' the snooze and get out there in the am for some more exercise! More homework and more info later. Rning f...
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Fran's Costa Rican Adventure!: Day 2 September 16 Rio Celeste
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Fran's Costa Rican Adventure! Friday, September 16, 2011. Day 2 September 16 Rio Celeste. We were awakened by the howler monkeys. John had never heard this wonderful incredible sound of the howler monkey wake up call! We were still tired from the day before so we went back to sleep. The monkeys tried a couple more times to wake us up and then the birds also tried. About 730AM we finally decided it was time to start the day. The hotel is located about 1 hour from Arenal near the. And the Rio Celeste.
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Fran's Costa Rican Adventure!: Day 3 September 17 Rio Celeste Go GATORS
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Fran's Costa Rican Adventure! Saturday, September 17, 2011. Day 3 September 17 Rio Celeste Go GATORS. Wake up call again by the howler monkeys! We were up this morning at 615AM and after an outdoor shower, I was ready for breakfast! The fresh baked breads here is something to write home about as well as the fruit! We met our guide for our hike to. We had to walk about 1 ½ miles to the entrance to. Paid the entrance fee and we start the hike through this. All too soon it was time to eat again! Fran Whitlo...
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Fran's Costa Rican Adventure!: Day 4 September 18 Arenal Volcano
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Fran's Costa Rican Adventure! Sunday, September 18, 2011. Day 4 September 18 Arenal Volcano. We had our typical wake up call of the howler monkeys but didn’t get up until about 730AM, we packed up to get ready for our next visit, Arenal Volcano! We had our fruit plate with bread and pastries this morning and of course our fresh made coffee! We walked around the hotel for the last look of this paradise! Our last look on our balcony listening to the birds and the river was so beautiful and peaceful. The ho...
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Fran's Costa Rican Adventure!: Day 11 September 25 San Jose Xandari
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Fran's Costa Rican Adventure! Sunday, September 25, 2011. Day 11 September 25 San Jose Xandari. This morning after our breakfast buffet we joined Felipe on our transfer back to. And the transfer is about 2 ½ to 3 hours. Felipe and I talked about the different package that is in the works for Selva Verde Lodge and Savegre, a perfect package to combine the rainforest and the cloud forest. To our hotel for the night, the Xandari. The views from the hotel in the evening were incredible! August 17 - Day 12.
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Fran's Costa Rican Adventure!: Day 10 September 24 Savegre Cloud Forest Go GATORS
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Fran's Costa Rican Adventure! Saturday, September 24, 2011. Day 10 September 24 Savegre Cloud Forest Go GATORS. Early morning wake up, but not to the howler monkeys. We enjoyed our breakfast and about 730AM we met our guide for our morning tour in search for the quetzal. We search for about 30 – 45 minutes before we saw the first male bird. The males are much colorful than the females. We stayed in this area for about 2 ½ to 3 hours and saw 4 male and 2 female quetzals. It was so exciting. This week we w...
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