Tuesday, 3 March 2009
FYI
I leave the rich coast on Sunday so this will be the last post from there. I fly to Dallas, stop 1 night, then to LA on the 9th where I will spend the afternoon checkin’ shit out in da ‘hood before leaving for New Zealand (the newest of the Zealands) around midnight. After a brief change in Fiji, just enough time for a roast suckling pig breakfast and a limbo dance, I will finally get to Auckland on Weds 11th at 13:00 (01:00 UK). Entienden? Good. Now get back to work!
Parting Shots
This will be my last post in Costa Rica. What am I leaving behind? Muchas cosas, mis amigos. Beautiful scenery
The house and rearing barn
Crazy insects, such as the crab spider looking like a Hindu Godess
And, of course, lovely larvae (including 'old head, new head'), and their adults
The house and rearing barn
Crazy insects, such as the crab spider looking like a Hindu Godess
And, of course, lovely larvae (including 'old head, new head'), and their adults
Playa Blanca
On Saturday, we went to the beach for a change, Playa Blanca, situated within Santa Rosa National Park on the west coast. The beach was empty when we arrived, there was just a solitary fishing boat.
The sea was very cold, but nice after a few minutes. Osvaldo couldn’t hack it though and the others didn’t venture in at all. Lest there be any confusion, I am the one on the left. And, no, I did NOT go in ‘tackle out’. They were pale shorts, OK. A very relaxing day away from the horrible grind of the rainforest ahahahaaaa…
The sea was very cold, but nice after a few minutes. Osvaldo couldn’t hack it though and the others didn’t venture in at all. Lest there be any confusion, I am the one on the left. And, no, I did NOT go in ‘tackle out’. They were pale shorts, OK. A very relaxing day away from the horrible grind of the rainforest ahahahaaaa…
Its Anole Devil Called Love Again
All that time in Dominica working with anoles (tree lizards) and I never actually caught one myself. Well, I caught one here in Costa Rica (after a few pathetic attempts). I was lucky to see it at all because, as you can see, its camouflage is incredible, reminiscent of leaf litter, bark, moss, lichen and mold. I don’t know what this species is, but I’m sure the genus is Norops. Can anyone ID it for me?
While we’re on the subject, here’s another Norops species found hanging around the house and a species of Ameiva.
While we’re on the subject, here’s another Norops species found hanging around the house and a species of Ameiva.
Wednesday, 25 February 2009
Festival in Liberia & Random Photos
Thanks for all your comments - keep em coming!
Went to Liberia for fiesta Saturday just gone. This involved a wooden arena, bulls and people. The arena was basically a 10ft high circular fence with shaded seating above. People, mainly young hombres, watch from within the arena, as did Osvaldo & I. When the bull comes out with its rider, you have to get out of the way. The bull is most dangerous once its dispatched its rider. The easiest thing is to climb the fence to get out of the way. At times, though, the fence was so crowded, there was no option but to run and use your wits. It was exhilerating. One hombre was flung about 10ft in the air – shocking to see! I think he was okay. There were some majestic beasts, the most famous ‘torro bravo’ was one called Malacrianza, which means ´Bad Rearing´. His rider lasted quite some time and finally dismounted close to where I was. He was cheered like a hero and was interviewed for TV. Guess who was also spotted on TV? That’s right, a pasty-faced, ginger-bearded, gaudily-shirted fool. Sadly, I don’t have any pictures but, hey, maybe its on YouTube?
Some mossy branches and flowers
Lizard (what is this species?)
Some romantic ants
Went to Liberia for fiesta Saturday just gone. This involved a wooden arena, bulls and people. The arena was basically a 10ft high circular fence with shaded seating above. People, mainly young hombres, watch from within the arena, as did Osvaldo & I. When the bull comes out with its rider, you have to get out of the way. The bull is most dangerous once its dispatched its rider. The easiest thing is to climb the fence to get out of the way. At times, though, the fence was so crowded, there was no option but to run and use your wits. It was exhilerating. One hombre was flung about 10ft in the air – shocking to see! I think he was okay. There were some majestic beasts, the most famous ‘torro bravo’ was one called Malacrianza, which means ´Bad Rearing´. His rider lasted quite some time and finally dismounted close to where I was. He was cheered like a hero and was interviewed for TV. Guess who was also spotted on TV? That’s right, a pasty-faced, ginger-bearded, gaudily-shirted fool. Sadly, I don’t have any pictures but, hey, maybe its on YouTube?
Some mossy branches and flowers
Lizard (what is this species?)
Some romantic ants
People
How to play guitar and look cool: Julio.
Me laughing at Osvaldo after he had improvised a ‘sexy’ dance. Jesus was watching too.
Elda and Gloria (gusaneros).
Osvaldo, Winnie, Dan, Elda, Gloria, Me, Jessie (visitor)
Me laughing at Osvaldo after he had improvised a ‘sexy’ dance. Jesus was watching too.
Elda and Gloria (gusaneros).
Osvaldo, Winnie, Dan, Elda, Gloria, Me, Jessie (visitor)
Important Monkey News Update
They still hate me. I caused chaos and much alarm among the troop. One prepared a snare
while another signed the monkey equivalent of ‘tosser’.
Finally, having heard their boomings since my arrival, I managed to see some Mantled Howler Monkeys. They were much less bothered by my presence, but I didn’t have my camera.
while another signed the monkey equivalent of ‘tosser’.
Finally, having heard their boomings since my arrival, I managed to see some Mantled Howler Monkeys. They were much less bothered by my presence, but I didn’t have my camera.
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