Random Postings: Monkeys, Coffee, and River Crossings

Making good, cheap Costa Rican coffee and listening to howler monkeys bark in the trees right now. It's a very pleasant 73 degrees but will rise fast. I've always enjoyed dawn and dusk but down here they have increased value and I relish the cool air and gentle morning and evening breezes.


The drive down here from Playa Negra was great. It's all dirt and gravel roads. That keeps the traffic slow and allows time for scenery, though there's lots of dust. I know it's a cliche, but the locals are incredibly friendly. Everyone waves and says "hola" with even the slightest provocation. There are lots of small stream crossings and simple, even dilapidated bridges, though they're obviously working on improving the bridges. Check out this video of one of them.