Day #2- Earthquake, Poison Dart Frogs, and Chocolate

At 11:23 p.m. on our 1st night here was a  6.2 earthquake. None of us felt it. We were sound asleep.

We saw over 10 poisonous frogs. Don't worry we didn't lick any of them.

Ian, the dog whisperer. There are dogs roaming around everywhere.

A guided tour of the Chilimante Rainforest.

Chocolate!!! That is cacao, the fruit that has the "chocolate bar on the inside."

Rope swinging over and into the Sarapiqui River.

Zingiber: Giant Orange Beehive

Green iguana to though a telescope lense.

Sorry ,  but I took all the chocolate tour pictures with my good camera and I can only use the photos from my phone. It was an amazing tour though and who knew that before chocolate is made into chocolate the seeds inside are bright purple.

Day #1 Walmart & the Chilimante Rainforest

First stop: Yes,

 Walmart to get sim cards for cell phones.

La Paz Waterfall in Poas region

Why did the Coatie cross the road? To eat Ian's chips! It was about to jump into the car.

Driving from San Jose to Chilimante Rainforest through a cloud.

Our mosquito netting in our open-air lodge at the Chilimante Rainforest Eco Lodge Resort.

Summer 2019- Costa Rica Here We Come!

Our Route 

• San Jose
• Chilamate Rain Forest
• Arenal Volcano in La Fortuna
• Samara Beach
• Nosaro Beach
• San Jose

We have rented a Daihatsu Bego Automatic because I can't drive stick. We rented it through Green Motion. Hopefully, we won't have to pay all these extra local fees that we've heard about.  

Here's a sneak peek at some of our lodging.

A few activities we may do:

Wish us luck on this amazing ADVENTURE!!

Santa Fe - Last Stop

Day 17-20
July 9-12, 2016
Santa Fe, NM

Sunset in Santa Fe

Enchiladas with Green Chile sauce

Tamales

International Folk Art Market

Seeing all of these rugs made me miss Syria!

All of the artists were there to sell their fair trade goods.

Our Airbnb rental- 150 year old adobe

Green Chile Stew- very hot

My next house

Ian and I exploring the galleries near the Railyard.

San Miguel Church- the oldest church structure in the USA

On Canyon Road  -- exploring the art galleries

Meow Wolf - an amazing interactive mystery playground

There was an entrance into the "Dream Zone" through the refrig.

Cool artwork throughout Meow Wolf - If you go to Santa Fe, this place is definitely worth it.

Mesa Verde to Santa Fe

Day 16
July 8, 2016
Mesa Verde National Park
Definitely one of my favorite spots.
If you go you must stay at the Far View Lodge inside the park and splurge for a room with a view. It is spectacular.

What a cutie!

Long House ranger-led tour

Climbing into the Pueblo cliff dwellings

Home sweet home

My angel

David is experimenting with the focus on my camera. He thinks he's cool. 

Kiva

On our way to Santa Fe, after this hike.