Three Days In The Jungle, CR

The next three days on the river were wide open.  Our concierge, Wilman, explained that our agenda was left to us: we could be as active or lazy as we wanted to be.  He listed a variety of excursions and adventures we could choose everyday,  sandwiched in between the most amazing culinary meals we could imagine.

Canopy tours
Canyoning
Kayaking
Horseback Riding
Visiting the local villagers
Massage, Facials  - (Don't mind if I do)
Bird Watching

So we set off to have a little fun.

Canyonering down some waterfalls....

This was the last point of the zip line.  The only way down is by rappelling...

Plenty of hours in the day to read and enjoy making new friends....

Every night we walked down to this lovely place for dinner.  The main lodge and office had electricity, but our rooms were lit only by candlelight.  

Looking down on the jungle.  Imagine the sound of cicadas and squawking birds echoing through these trees 24/7....

Hiking to waterfalls....

Airing out our dirty laundry....

Three course meals three times a day....

I got this....

Yay!  We love it here....

This swimming pool was part of the Honeymoon Suite.  It was right off the balcony.  The water flows into the pool right from the waterfalls behind it. We HAD to go take a look before the guests of honor arrived...

Our little cast of characters would gather at mealtimes and discuss what fun things we did or were going to do that day. And we were graciously served and waited on by the same men who had guided us down the river.  Luis, Ivan, Cessie and Wilman not only kept us safe on the rapids, but they also took us hiking to the waterfalls, held our ropes on the canyoning excursion, and bussed out tables at mealtimes.  It was quickly apparent that the beauty of this magical place was not only the about the scenery, but the friendly and happy people of Costa Rica.  We will never forget their kindness and generosity of spirit.  Three days of absolute paradise here.

Next up... rafting out!