Travels in Costa Rica
December 15, 2010 - V and K go kayaking in Tortuguero National Park.
The highlight of the trip was a 4 hour kayak through TNP. We kayaked through narrow canals surrounded by a lush canopy of green forest, and occasionally we would dodge low hanging branches. Sometimes the surrounding overgrowth was so thick it felt like kayaking through a cave. The current was strong and against us on the forward portion, so we ended up bumping into the trees & bushes a bunch of times. Mauricio, our guide on the other kayak, took this picture.
We spotted turtles, caimans, kingfishers, spider monkeys, and a mating heron pair ! I think we were a good kayak team and got into the rowing rhythm pretty soon. After the trip, we were so hungry we polished our dinner plate clean. Our last day in TNP. Tomorrow Arenal.
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From Daily Photos 2010
Margie Reisiger
on December 26, 2010Oooohhhhh! This has been a spectacular story! Even the horrible day on the sea---as bad as it was, is something you will never forget. What fantastic lessons you learned about mortality and the human spirit. Dr. R---I'm sure some of your patients can relate to your feelings although those feelings have come from such a different place! You two are AMAZING! What a journey you have been on and we are soooo lucky to get to share them with you through your photography! Love to you both!
615384GageHD
on December 17, 2010I love kayaking!
fotomom
on December 17, 2010Sounds like a great trip! I am so glad you came away with this shot to remember it with.
John Bennett
on December 17, 2010I'm so jealous of this trip :)
428857RichardKane
on December 17, 2010Excellent work, very well done!!
fotoeffects
on December 17, 2010You look like you are having a lot of fun!
irishmurr
on December 16, 2010Fantastic capture of this wonderful experience!
sharkbayte
on December 16, 2010nice capture! sounds like an awesome time!
agilitypics
on December 16, 2010Wow, looks and sounds like you're in paradise... feeling a tiny bit jealousy :-)