Monday, November 12, 2007

Tortugero, Costa Rica

How to get a coconut
Tortuguero, Costa Rica is a magical place. It is a sort of island, with sea on one side and a river on the other. It is on the Caribbean (Atlantic Ocean) coast of Costa Rica and is inhabited by Garifuna language speakers and Rastas. I stayed in a little bungalow owned by a young rasta named William. He will give his heart and soul, and do anything for you if you befriend him.
It is also a nesting beach for Ridley Green and Leatherback Sea Turtles. Guides will take you to the National Park to see them laying, nesting, and hatching, depending on the time of year.





Strange green jungle fruit


Ashley made a friend: the green lizard


One day this child will be a boat maker if he does not chop off his fingers with the saw!


Closed Eyes


My Turtle Hunter Face


The small island of Tortugero is only accessible by boat. You can take one from Moin up the river. There are no cars on the island. The wildlife is exquisite on the way up.


Howler monkeys live in the trees along the banks of the river in Costa Rica.


Going to the Beach


Joking around


How to Catch a Coconut!


Josh shows off his skills with a pole trying to pry off a coconut!



Me enjoying the bounty of Josh's attack on the coconut tree


Puppies!!


Fire Dancing and Poi Balls on the Beach


Beach Party Fire


Swinging on a tire swing at the beach

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