Muddy in Rincon de la Vieja

I like to wake up with the sun, and in Costa Rica, this means that I get up early -- 6:30 a.m. is sleeping in. Cesar, however, has completely redefined the term "early bird." He bounced out of his hotel room almost every pitch-black morning, scouting for photos during the very earliest moments of daylight. I envied him sometimes, especially when he came to breakfast with photographic evidence of shy wildlife or perfectly lit nature shots.

Last updated: Oct 22, 2023