Crossing into Rica

Posted by Alex on 20 February 2010

What a contrast... Looking back at our first few blogs up in Alaska and now, 2 weeks and 850 odd km from the end of our trip, I can hardly start to process all that we have seen and experienced. 

Crossing into Costa Rica, we immediately noticed how special this country is, not only for the generosity of the people but also for the quality of the natural environment. Like flipping a light switch, crossing into Costa Rica turned on all the bird song and the deafening drone of insects all around us. The trees shot up to staggering heights and we immediately found ourselves in the jungle. After a few miles, we suddenly realised that the real difference was the lack of garbage on the side of the road. Even though we had gotten used to the constant eyesores of smoldering plastic bags and PET bottles, the sudden disappearance of any form of pollution was an immediate relief.

Having chosen a slightly longer way down through Costa Rica, down the Nicoy peninsula, we were fortunate enough to get a real insight into small town "Tica" lifestyle and some fantastically unspoilt primary rainforest.

True to our fashion, we could not go too many days without a break, including swimming pool, beer and a lot of good food. Reconnecting with my Cornish ancestry, we stopped off with Chris and Andrea, a fantastic Cornish couple that have set up Discovery Horse Tours, a very reputable ecotourism venture in Playa Hermosa on the Pacific Coast. Two days of relaxing and exploring the jungle has recharged our batteries for the final push, the last 850km to THE END!!!! not long now....    

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