Activities: Ultralight Flying

[9 Apr 2009 | One Comment | 1,916 views]
The Northern Nicoya Peninsula

Writing this a month later, I am shocked that my camera had not died sooner. How was it able to overcome all the battering and abuse I had put it through? Over the past year in Costa Rica it had survived being dropped in the jungle, slammed against cave walls, and brought along on windy days at the beach, boat excursions, and canopy tours – but apparently it couldn’t endure sitting in the middle of a harmless herd of cows. It was broken, and there was nothing I could do about it.
After recovering from the …

Location: Carillo, Nicoya Peninsula, North Pacific, Nosara, Recent Trips, Samara »

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[7 Apr 2009 | 6 Comments | 906 views]
Day 7: Flying Crocodiles

My heart began beating out of my chest the moment I set eyes on the landing strip. What was I thinking, wanting to fly so badly! Today, I would overcome my fear of heights. But first, I would forget my anxieties for a ground tour of the Flying Crocodile Lodge.
The lodge is tranquil and gorgeous, about a mile away from the secluded Playa Buena Vista. It consists of a number of private cabins, many with artsy blue-tiled bathrooms. A playground, a pool, and the Ultra-Light Flying Center comprise the lodge’s main attractions. As I exited …

Location: Nicoya Peninsula, North Pacific, Samara »

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