Today we started our day by waking up bright and early. At breakfast we were served Costa Rican coffee with local eggs and a delicious plate of rice and pinto beans. As usual we were also provided a freshly squeezed juice made from an exotic Costa Rican fruit. After breakfast we all hopped in the trucks and drove less than an hour to hike and swim in cold and hot springs. Although the hikes were difficult, the view in the cloud forest along with the greetings from many new insects and animals made the trip very worth it. We did not know what to expect but everyone was very eager to try something new. So, we hopped in the cold spring and the hot springs then had a packed lunch of juice, chips, cookies, and a warm ham and cheese sandwich. After we ate lunch we ventured back home to take part in a cacao tour led by Pablo, the owner of the farm we are staying on. He taught us all about the three main cacao beans and their differences, the history of chocolate and cacao plants, and even let...
Zander I just heard about your trip and I am so jealous. I like your idea of trying to stop the ants and It made me start wondering if there is a way to reroute the ants. If I were there I would consider trying to make a new path for them to follow.
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