Visiting Corcovado National Park on the Osa Peninsular of Costa Rica, was another dream come true for me. I read about it many years ago in the National Geographic, who claim Corcovado to be “the most biologically intense place on Earth in terms of biodiversity”. Continue reading
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The La Paz Waterfall Gardens, not far from the Poas Volcano, are really worth a visit, despite being expensive. Not only do you get to see the most amazing waterfalls, the place also houses many animals confiscated from the pet trade that for some reason or other cannot be released. Continue reading
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Today there was plenty of action to be seen and heard at the Escuela República de Francia in Pozos, Santa Ana. Popping of corks shooting across the yard to loud exuberant cheers, a volcanos of hot foam, eggs magically dropping into narrow necked beakers and more. Was this a magic show? Well yes and no. This was no ordinary magic show! Continue reading
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