This Giant Tortoise is located at the Zoo Ave location, although not indigenous to Costa Rica. We suspect the facility imported some of its wildlife to attract more visitors to its rehab facility. |
Tom took this photo this morning at 6:00 am. It may not clear this morning as it does most mornings. |
But now, at 10:30 am the sun is shining through a fine layer of a white and gray overcast sky. Here's a chart with the average rainfall for Atenas throughout the year:
Blue Parrot checking out her surroundings. |
Of course, there are exceptions to that as well. We'll be in Antarctica in January (it's summer season) when ships can't enter the massive continent and its seas, during the colder, more frozen winter months. Although the weather may be more tolerable during the summer months, it will still be very cold and frozen. More on that later.
A Peacock on a stroll through the park. |
Since we don't have a car, (although we're doing another five-day rental starting tomorrow) after the rental car fiasco in San Jose last Monday, we've had to re-do our thinking as to how we'll spend our remaining days in this country.
We've decided to arrange the five-day rental a few times each month, since it too, is pricey at US $34.95 (CRC 20,111) per day (including all fees and insurance) thanks to the arrangements made by Aad and Marian, the property managers.
The identity of every bird wasn't always posted at the various habitats. |
When travelers mention how "cheap" it in to visit Costa Rica, they may be misled by such statements. As with any country, the resorts, the hotels, the tours, the restaurants and such expenditures like rental cars, may be much more expensive than one might anticipate.
Another unknown species. |
A typical tourist renting a car for one week may not even flinch over US $245 (CRC 140,981) for the seven days. Here again, it's all relative. The thought of us spending US $3,949 (CRC 2,272,387) for our entire 113 days in Costa Rica leaves us reeling. It's just not worth that much of an expenditure to us, especially with the expenses we're facing in the next few months.
I believe this is a Lollipop flower, commonly found in Hawaii and other tropical climates. |
We always remember our motto, "Wafting Through Our Worldwide Travels with Ease, Joy, and Simplicity" which we'd definitely defy if we decided to purchase a vehicle for this short 113-day stay or even a stay of a year or more if that was the case.
In other words, "keeping it simple" easily fits into our realm of existence as we continue to travel the world. At times, it's more complicated with circumstances we can't avoid but for the times we can control our environment, the less extra work we create in our lives, the better opportunity we have for happiness and fulfillment.
We hope your day brings you happiness and fulfillment.
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Photo from one year ago today, September 3, 2016:
There's nothing like spotting an adorable calf on a walk in the neighborhood in Sumbersari, Bali. For more photos, please click here. |
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