Interesting storm came through - enough rain that the sewage system got overloaded and the toilet in our room overflowed. Then a main water pipe broke in town somewhere and there was no water at all. Coconuts bombing the roof during the night, geckos clicking (sounds like someone is tapping on the window), and a 'possum running to hide under the roof tiles next to our room.
Then it all ended and we went on a boat ride through a mangrove swamp. It reminded us of the Atchafalaya swamp, only with different plants and animals.
We did see a baby crocodile on some mangrove roots - perfect coloration - he was tough to pick out. Can you find him in the picture?
There was a tree boa in a tree near the shore, and our crazy (but very knowledgeable) guide took the boat right into the mangroves almost under the snake.
When we saw some white-faced monkeys, the guide really got us close to them. Close enough that one got on the boat! They look cute, but when one bared his teeth, I could see they were not going to be very cuddly.
After a wonderful lunch of red snapper prepared and served beside the mangroves, we started our drive up to the cloud forests in the mountains. Or I should say, up and down and up some more, then down and up and up some more. We went from sea level to 10,000 feet high.
Then we went down a little to get to our hotel for the next 2 nights. We descended 3000 feet in 5 miles. Switchbacks that reminded me of the Massawa Road in Eritrea.
But it's a nice lodge on the Savegre River, where we are supposed to be able to see the Resplendent Quetzal. There are lots of hummingbirds around the feeders and plenty of beautiful flowers. And it's COLD! Like wear your socks to bed and cover up with a blanket and bedspread - cold. Such a change from where we have been.
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