OSA

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.