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Heading off for Costa Rica
We made it to Costa Rica!
Welcome to Costa Rica!
Beginning our journey in Costa Rica
Our first taste of local Costa Rican food
Meeting a friendly toucan in Costa Rica
A restaurant's favorite customer in Costa Rica
Welcome drinks at Lomas del Volcan in La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Riding to our room in style at Lomas del Volcan in La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Beautiful pools at Lomas del Volcan in La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Enjoying the pool bar at Lomas del Volcan in La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Family pool time at Lomas del Volcan in La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Fun in the pool at Lomas del Volcan in La Fortuna, Costa Rica
In search of sloths at the Bogarin Sloth Trail in La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Spotting sleepy sloths at the Bogarin Sloth Trail in La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Our first little sloth at the Bogarin Sloth Trail in La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Costa Rican cicada!
Spotting frogs at the Bogarin Sloth Trail in La Fortuna, Costa Rica
A stretching sloth at the Bogarin Sloth Trail in La Fortuna, Costa Rica
We watched a sloth climb down to pee at the Bogarin Sloth Trail in La Fortuna, Costa Rica!
Watching a sloth climb to the forest floor at the Bogarin Sloth Trail in La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Beautiful views at Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park in Costa Rica
Learning about tiny bees and special honey at Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park in Costa Rica
Discovering secrets of nature at Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park in Costa Rica
Exploring new heights at Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park in Costa Rica
Creating family memories at Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park in Costa Rica
Exploring the canopy at Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park in Costa Rica
Exploring the treetops at Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park in Costa Rica
Views from the bridges at Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park in Costa Rica
When it rains, it pours at Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park in Costa Rica
A yellow eyelash pit viper at Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park in Costa Rica
El Silencio Trail at Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica
Hiking El Silencio Trail at Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica
A rainy hike at El Silencio Trail at Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica
Views of Arenal? at El Silencio Trail at Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica
Hiking in the rain at El Silencio Trail at Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica
Completing the trail at El Silencio Trail at Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica
Sports bar at Baldi Hot Springs in Costa Rica
SO many pools at Baldi Hot Springs in Costa Rica
Enjoying one of the many pools at Baldi Hot Springs in Costa Rica
Swimming in the rain at Baldi Hot Springs in Costa Rica
Mother's Day in Costa Rica!
Getting ready for whitewater rafting on the Sarapiqui River in Costa Rica
Crushing the rapids on the Sarapiqui River in Costa Rica
Family adventure on the Sarapiqui River in Costa Rica
Getting tossed overboard on the Sarapiqui River in Costa Rica
Boat transfer to Pacuare Nature Reserve in Costa Rica
Arriving at Pacuare Nature Reserve in Costa Rica
Our lodge at Pacuare Nature Reserve in Costa Rica
Learning about the turtle conservation project at Pacuare Nature Reserve in Costa Rica
Turtle nesting site at Pacuare Nature Reserve in Costa Rica
Baby turtle hatchery at Pacuare Nature Reserve in Costa Rica
Getting ready to help with a nighttime sea turtle census at Pacuare Nature Reserve in Costa Rica
Our "cozy" sleeping situation at Pacuare Nature Reserve in Costa Rica
The flooding begins at Pacuare Nature Reserve in Costa Rica
A very rainy nature hike at Pacuare Nature Reserve in Costa Rica
Nature exploration in the rain at Pacuare Nature Reserve in Costa Rica
Learning about the 'velcro plant' at Pacuare Nature Reserve in Costa Rica
The rain can't stop us at Pacuare Nature Reserve in Costa Rica
Hiding from the rain and playing cards at Pacuare Nature Reserve in Costa Rica
A rainy day nap at Pacuare Nature Reserve in Costa Rica
Releasing leatherback turtle hatchlings at Pacuare Nature Reserve in Costa Rica!
Releasing baby leatherback turtles at Pacuare Nature Reserve in Costa Rica
Helping release baby leatherback turtles at Pacuare Nature Reserve in Costa Rica
Helping baby leatherback turtles head to the sea at Pacuare Nature Reserve in Costa Rica
A rainy evening = game night! At Pacuare Nature Reserve in Costa Rica
Giant frog we spotted at Pacuare Nature Reserve in Costa Rica
A little visitor at Pacuare Nature Reserve in Costa Rica
Flooding along the Caribbean in Costa Rica
Lots of rain and flooding in Costa Rica
Coast guard clearing a downed tree in the flood in Costa Rica
Checking out our new digs at Almond and Corals Hotel in Costa Rica
Our little bungalow at Almond and Corals Hotel in Costa Rica
The restaurant at Almond and Corals Hotel in Costa Rica
Enjoying a delicious lunch at Almond and Corals Hotel in Costa Rica
A taste of Costa Rica!
Costa Rican ceviche - yum!
Trying all the local dishes in Costa Rica
So excited to finally see monkeys at Almond and Corals Hotel in Costa Rica
Crabs galore at Almond and Corals Hotel in Costa Rica
SO many crabs at Almond and Corals Hotel in Costa Rica
A stroll to the beachat Almond and Corals Hotel in Costa Rica
Beautiful evening at the beach at Almond and Corals Hotel in Costa Rica
Enjoying the beach bar at Almond and Corals Hotel in Costa Rica
Enjoying the warm Caribbean waters at Almond and Corals Hotel in Costa Rica
Winding down the day with pizza at Almond and Corals Hotel in Costa Rica
Our zipline adventure begins in Costa Rica!
Getting geared up and ready to zipline in Costa Rica
Excited for my first true zipline adventure in Costa Rica!
A brown eyelash pit viper hanging out on our zipline run in Costa Rica
Ready for our family adventure on the ziplines in Costa Rica
Ziplining in Costa Rica
Ziplining in Costa Rica
Ziplining in Costa Rica
Ziplining in Costa Rica
Heading to the next zipline tower in Costa Rica
Enjoying the Tarzan swing in Costa Rica
Riding double for the longest run on the zipline in Costa Rica
Riding double for the longest run on the zipline in Costa Rica
Every adventure ends with fruit in Costa Rica
Enjoying some down time in Costa Rica
Enjoying some down time in Costa Rica
So excited for the frog sanctuary in Costa Rica!
Sadly, there were no frogs in the frog sanctuary!
Watching a spider monkey mama and baby in Costa Rica
Cheers to another great day in Costa Rica!
Another dinner of delicious local specialties in Costa Rica
Enjoying more local food in Costa Rica
Family time at Almond and Corals Hotel in Costa Rica
Being woken up by howler monkeys in Costa Rica
Breakfast and games in Costa Rica
Enjoying a rainy day at the beach in Costa Rica
Hiding from the rain while the kids play in Costa Rica
A rainy day at the beach in Costa Rica
Finally giving up and embracing the rain in Costa Rica
DIY mudbath in Costa Rica!
Enjoying the beach in Costa Rica
We had the whole beach to ourselves all day in Costa Rica!
Enjoying the beach while the kids run amok in Costa Rica
Beach time in Costa Rica
Snacks at the beach in Costa Rica
Enjoying snacks on the beach in Costa Rica
When you order dessert for dinner in Costa Rica
Trying one of EVERY dessert in Costa Rica
Family jungle kayak adventure at Punta Uva in Costa Rica
Getting ready to kayak at Punta Uva in Costa Rica
Setting out in our kayaks at Punta Uva in Costa Rica
Spotting more sloths at Punta Uva in Costa Rica
Jungle kayaking adventure at Punta Uva in Costa Rica
Iguana lounging in the trees at Punta Uva in Costa Rica
Kayking into the jungle at Punta Uva in Costa Rica
Spotting bats while kayaking at Punta Uva in Costa Rica
We saw so many turtles at Punta Uva in Costa Rica
Turtles everywhere at Punta Uva in Costa Rica
Counting all the turtles at Punta Uva in Costa Rica
So. many. turtles. at Punta Uva in Costa Rica
Enjoying a peaceful jungle paddle at Punta Uva in Costa Rica
Heading out for a hike at Punta Uva in Costa Rica
Local alarm clock at Punta Uva in Costa Rica
Beginning our jungle hike at Punta Uva in Costa Rica
Jungle exploration at Punta Uva in Costa Rica
Exploring the jungle by foot at Punta Uva in Costa Rica
Beautiful beaches at Punta Uva in Costa Rica
Jungle hike at Punta Uva in Costa Rica
Finishing our jungle hike at Punta Uva in Costa Rica
A very hairy caterpillar in Costa Rica
Enjying more snacks and drinks at the beach in Costa Rica
Toasting our final day at the beach in Costa Rica
Soaking up every minute possible at the beach in Costa Rica
Quicksand? I've been looking for this my whole life!! Apparently it was in Costa Rica all along!
Last night on the beach in Costa Rica
One last sunset walk on the beach in Costa Rica
"Room service" in Costa Rica
Visiting the Jaguar Rescue Center in Costa Rica
Meeting the residents at the Jaguar Rescue Center in Costa Rica
Learning about all of the amazing work being done at the Jaguar Rescue Center in Costa Rica
Baby sloth nap time at the Jaguar Rescue Center in Costa Rica
Our journey back to San Jose in Costa Rica
Enjoying the scenery of our last drive in Costa Rica
View from our hotel room in San Jose, Costa Rica
Bidding farewell to Costa Rica (or so we thought)!
Bonus day in Costa Rica - celebrating with local juice!
We can never have too many desserts in Costa Rica
Dessert for lunch in Costa Rica
Filling our surprise extra day in Costa Rica by exploring a giant mall attached to our hotel
Our Costa Rica Family Adventure
  1. Costa Rica, Day 1: A Toucan, a Bat, and Barely Any Sleep
  2. Costa Rica, Day 2: Sloths, Suspension Bridges, and a Volcano We Never Saw
  3. Costa Rica, Day 3: Whitewater, a Mother's Day Swim I Didn't Sign Up For, and 35 New Sea Turtles
  4. Costa Rica, Day 4: The Day It Really Wouldn't Stop Raining (And a Once-in-a-While Turtle Surprise)
  5. Costa Rica, Day 5: Stranded Cows, Black Sand, and Our First Dry Evening
  6. Costa Rica, Day 6: Flying Through the Canopy (and Getting Yelled at by a Monkey)
  7. Costa Rica, Day 7: The Day We Did Absolutely Nothing (On Purpose)
  8. Costa Rica, Day 8: Turtle Haven, Leaf-Cutter Ants, and a Pizza Picnic
  9. Costa Rica, Day 9: Rescued Parrots, a No-Selfie Rule, and the Longest Drive of the Trip
  10. Costa Rica, Days 10-13: The Journey Home Had Other Plans

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