Cindy Southgate’s Travels
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Costa Rica 2023, Day 5
On February 14th, we embarked on a challenging yet exciting hike to Corcovado Park, a biodiverse oasis. Guided by Josue, we navigated through rainforests, beaches, and rivers, spotting various wildlife like bats, monkeys, and even a tamandua. Despite the rugged terrain and uncomfortable sleeping arrangements, the unique experience was well worth the effort. Continue reading
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Costa Rica 2023, Day 4
On February 13, the day began with a tranquil breakfast of cereal and yogurt on the patio, followed by a bike ride to a secluded beach in Costa Rica. Despite encountering some challenges, such as bumpy roads and smoking at the resort, the day concluded with a memorable evening snorkel tour, complete with dolphin sightings… Continue reading
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Costa Rica 2023, Day 3
February 12 I was up around 5 a.m. which would be the trend for most mornings. We enjoyed breakfast on our patio while watching a squirrel chow down on some fruit that was hanging on a nearby tree. I had tentatively booked a snorkelling boat tour for today but discovered that the owner of Cabinas… Continue reading
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Costa Rica 2023, Day 1 and 2
February 10 and 11 This year we headed back to Costa Rica for our third visit. I spent days researching our trip and the places I wanted to see because the plan was to visit a different country the following year. The main focus of this trip was our three day hike in Corcovado Park,… Continue reading
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Costa Rica 2022, Day 17 and 18
Sunday, February 27 – 28 Today was our last full day in Costa Rica. We decided to have our breakfast delivered to our room to enjoy on our deck. This morning we went kayaking. Our guide picked us up and drove us to a small river where their tour company was located. Once again we… Continue reading
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Costa Rica 2022, Day 16
Saturday, February 26 Today was our second last day. We planned a relaxing day with some time at the beach. This is our favourite resort so spending a day enjoying all it has to offer is mandatory. After breakfast we made our way down to the beach. We were not in a hurry so we… Continue reading
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Costa Rica 2022, Day 15
Friday, February 25 Today we returned to Manuel Antonio National Park to explore at our own pace. We reserved our arrival time about a month before our trip. This is one of the national parks that requires a paid reservation. After breakfast we headed up to the reception area and ordered a taxi. Our driver… Continue reading
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Costa Rica 2022, Day 14
Thursday, February 24 We had a bit of time this morning because our first tour didn’t start until 10 a.m. We enjoyed our breakfast at TuleCafe and took some pictures of the wildlife we encountered while we walked around the property. We saw a Sloth, a Squirrel Monkey with her baby and a Scarlet Macaw.… Continue reading
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Costa Rica 2022, Day 13
Wednesday, February 23 Today we woke up in one of our favourite places – Tulemar resort. https://tulemar.com/Resort. At 6:30 a.m. we headed up to TuleCafe for breakfast. We were disappointed to learn that our favourite breakfast wasn’t on the menu anymore, but all their breakfasts are great. After eating we slowly made our way up… Continue reading
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Costa Rica 2022, Day 12
Tuesday, February 22 Today was our last day in Monteverde. We were up early as usual and made our breakfast with a combination of the food supplied in our tree house and leftovers from the fancy breakfast delivered the day before. We packed our bags and drove over to Curi-Cancha reserve where we had a… Continue reading
About Me
My name is Cindy Southgate and I love to travel and try new things!
My husband Mike and I love to explore new places and try out new experiences. We prefer warm places so we can escape some of the cold during the winter. (We live in Canada) I love mountains, oceans, wildlife and adventure! Both of us have run numerous marathons and completed at least 2 Ironman races. We have 2 daughters and 4 grandchildren.
Cindy Southgate's Travels 