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Dec 13 2023
chicken fajitas for lunch 10/10
we stopped at a local place for lunch Evan and I got the chicken fajitas and they were
SO GOOD!! I wish we had gotten more chicken because it was so yummy. Sj tried the sour guava drink and it was also super delicious.
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Dec 13 2023
Today we left tortuguero and made our way to Arenal. The boat ride was smooth because the rain made the river ride so it was smooth sailing. once we made it back to the boating area we unloaded the boat and got back on the bus. (Mr Wayde told me he liked my bag not to flex)
on the boat back to Arenal
On our bus ride we drove past the banana plantations and we got to see the process in action as the guy pulled the bananas along the railway it was so cool! As we kept driving we passed other farms including pineapples and black pepper.
pineapple field
The pineapple plantations were actually insane. It was acres of pineapples just all in one area farm after farm. Costa Rica is one of the number one producers of pineapples.
Pineapples are the flower of the bromeliad plant and can be stimulated to bloom if stress induced. A scientist realized this when he treated pineapples with ethalene which induced the plant to bloom thus farmers could control when a harvest would occur.
Jimmy also told us that pineapples aren't naturally the bright yellow we see at the grocery store. The bright yellow pineapples are actually mp2 hybrids called the hawiaan golden type pineapples.
chiquita banana railway in action
Jimmy told us about how some companies such as Del Monte sponsors students for Earth University to learn about sustainability. Sometimes the big
corporations can over spray their crops with the pesticides and it can leech into the water which affects surrounding areas. In supporting education on sustainability this helps balance the company by doing something good with the money they make through using pesticides. Also if you like a certain brand of banana just know they all actually come from the same place there are 3 lines with different stickers
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Dec 13 2023
We stopped back at the spot where we saw the sloth a few days ago to check if he was still there and to our surprise he was! Along with 7 other sloths all spotted from the side of the road!
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Dec 14 2023
for dinner we had literally my dream it was grilled chicken breast and pasta my two favorite foods! I finally became a member of the clean plate club today and even went back for seconds it was so good!
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Dec 14 2023
After dinner we walked with Jimmy over to the hot springs where he had found a red eyed tree frog it was so cute!
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Dec 14 2023
**Arenal Adventure Itinerary - Next Day's Activities**
1. **Bird Watching**: 5:30 AM (weather permitting; cancelled if raining).
2. **Breakfast**: 6:45 AM.
3. **Departure for Lake Arenal**: 7:30 AM.
- **Kayaking Activity**: Be ready with swimsuits, change of clothes, water shoes, towels, sunscreen, and a waterproof bag. You'll be paired in double kayaks, so choose your partner in advance. Duration: approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.
4. **Bus Ride to La Fortuna Waterfall**: Post-kayaking, we head directly to La Fortuna Waterfall in San Carlos.
- **Waterfall Visit**: It's a 70-meter deep canyon with a challenging hike of about 600 steps down and up. Opportunity to swim in one of the natural pools. No need to change clothes after kayaking but can change after the waterfall visit.
5. **Lunch and Tour at Don Juan's Sustainable Farm**: After the waterfall, we go directly to Don Juan's Sustainable Farm for lunch followed by a sustainable farm tour.
6. **Free Time in La Fortuna Town**: Explore the town before returning to the hotel. Maybe Souvenir Shop also.
7. **Preparation for Dinner**: Back at the hotel.
Enjoy your day full of adventure and exploration in Arenal!
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Dec 14 2023
just got done kayaking it was so much fun! now we are headed to hike to the waterfall i forgot socks so it’s prob going to be rough without them but hopefully not to bad.
hydroelectric lake produces 40% of electricity for costa rica
windmills
geothermal
solar panels
2023 - 99% renewable energy
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Dec 14 2023
just got done hiking walked up 600 stairs it was terrible (equal to 27 flights according to my phone). the waterfall was beautiful but i literally almost died
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Dec 15 2023
**Tomorrow's Itinerary - Arenal to Monteverde**
Good afternoon, everyone! For our birdwatching tour at 5:30 AM, please note it's weather-dependent. If it's raining, we'll have to cancel, but if not, we'll proceed with the tour.
**Schedule:**
1. **5:30 AM**: Birdwatching tour (subject to weather conditions).
2. **6:30 AM**: Luggage to the bus.
3. **6:45 AM**: Breakfast.
4. **7:20 - 7:30 AM**: Depart for Monteverde (3.5-hour journey). We'll stop for a break.
5. **Upon Arrival**: Check-in at the hotel, followed by lunch.
6. **1:30 PM**: Depart for the coffee and cacao tour.
7. **After Coffee and Cacao Tour**: Night tour at a refuge.
8. **Post Night Tour**: Return to the hotel for dinner.
**Important Reminders:**
- **Coffee and Cacao Tour & Night Tour**:
\240- Long pants for all due to higher altitude and cooler temperatures.
\240- Closed shoes.
\240- Poncho or raincoat.
\240- Flashlight (optional, as lights are provided for the night tour).
\240- Insect repellent, water, waterproof bag.
These are the essentials for a successful travel tomorrow! Pura vida!
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@#Smac1920 Think I would have had pancakes