Hiking
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Costa Rica 2023, Day 10
February 19 Today we went on a hike in Piedras Blancas National Park. We purchased our pass at the resort’s front desk and were told to bring it with us. We assumed we would have to show our pass at the park’s ranger station. The trail head was just a short walk up the road.… Continue reading
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Costa Rica 2023, Day 7
The post details a challenging and exciting hike through Corcovado, with encounters like a Caiman and Puma tracks. The trek was physically demanding, with rugged terrain and encounters with wildlife and nature’s elements. The day ended with a refreshing river cool-down, a bumpy van ride, and a change of accommodations to a nicer cabin. Continue reading
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Costa Rica 2023, Day 6
In Costa Rica, an early start led to a day filled with wildlife sightings. From small Anoles to majestic birds and monkeys, the diverse flora and fauna of the region captivated us. We covered 8.5 km on trails, spotting fascinating creatures along the way, before ending the day with a beautiful sunset at the beach. Continue reading
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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 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 11
Monday, February 21 Instead of going out for breakfast today, we ordered in ahead of time. Two women brought us an amazing meal and set it up for us. It included eggs, pancakes, yogurt, granola, hash browns and back bacon. There was so much food we ended up saving a lot of it for the… Continue reading
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Costa Rica 2022, Day 2
Saturday, February 12 The nightly rate at Guachipelin included breakfast so we headed over to the restaurant when it opened at 6:30. We were up at 5:30 because the time there is one hour behind ours at home. They had a nice buffet set up with glass in front of the food and servers ready… Continue reading
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Costa Rica 2022, Day 3
Sunday, February 13 Today was another day of exploring on our own. We were very happy to have a car because we had three different places to visit. Our first hike was a short one on the resort property before we went for breakfast. We found a trail right across the road from where we… Continue reading
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Costa Rica 2022, Day 1
Friday, February 11 I was so excited to be heading back to Costa Rica! We didn’t travel in 2021 because of the pandemic. Last May we booked this trip for February 2022 hoping it would be over. It wasn’t, and I thought about postponing our trip but with all the safety measures in place we… Continue reading
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Costa Rica 2020, Day 11
Friday, February 28 This was one of our favourite days. We spent most of the day hiking along the coast towards Corcovado. We covered 8 kilometers on the way out but that includes all of our stops to explore the beaches and climb over the rocks. The hike back was only 6 kilometers. We packed… 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 granddaughters.
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