Sunday was spent traveling to the OSA Peninsula. Part of the roads are gravel / dirt and makes the travel very unpleasant. One bridge was found to be washed out near Palmar Sur and we had to back-track and detour. The boat transportation down the Sierpe River was uneventful to the Pacific Ocean. After a "wet" landing we settled into the eco-camp.
Monday we left early by boat to the Corcovada National Park - a 30 minute boat ride south where we took two nature walks. One was before lunch and a short one after.
Here is a picture of two Scarlet McCaws in the trees.
Here is a picture of a Howler Monkey high up in a tree. If you look carefully to the left there is also a Scarlet McCaw.
The afternoon 30 minute walk was to a fresh-water waterfall and swimming hole.
Tuesday included a trip to Isla Del Cano several miles off the OSA Peninsula. Students snorkled in the coral reef and also swam at the beach. Lunch was served on the island. An interesting fact is that there is a pre-Columbian grave yard on the island. Grave robbers years ago stole most of the valuables while the island was not protected. There are still some graves un-disturbed but are now protected.
On Wednesday we reversed the transportation back to San Jose.
Friday morning's walk on the trail provided a few interesting animals to look at. We then toured the experimental Chiquita plantation where several sustainable efforts are under way. Here is a picture of the banana sorting, washing, and packing location. The local women as one of their sustainability efforts tell the story of the banana using a play. The process of planing and harvesting bananas was shown to us in the field.
Friday afternoon was a long drive to Puerto Veijo. Saturday morning we snorkled in the Cahuita National Park. The water was not as clear as it could be.
Here is a picture of a White Faced Capuchin. I won't show the pictures of the snakes.
On Saturday afternoon we transferred to Manzanillo where we stayed in the Las Palmas beach hotel. 
