Monkeys!

Today is our third day here at anchor here in Bahia Ballena, Costa Rica. The evening we anchored the wind howled and the sea built and the following day the same. Yesterday was lovely and today so far as well. Think we'll stay for a while. Yesterday, was the "Organic Vegetable Market" morning. WOW! Vegies I have not seen the likes of since my last visit to Whole Foods. Fresh vegies and greens of every description along with fresh herbs, roots, tofu and breads. Rich said he has not seen me so happy in many a day. We had a lovely vegie tofu stir fry over rice last night and I have left overs for later. To say nothing of all the delicious items left in my frig. This morning we walked from the pier on shore to the beginning of the bite for Bahia Ballena along a path that follows the sea shore. The path meanders thru jungle and clearings with sections that lead you along the beach and rocks as well. The smell of plants! Green living things! Ok. I was in the Sea of Cortez and desert way too long. AND WE SAW MONKEYS IN THE TREES! They were small with white faces and sooooo cute. They swung by their tails and almost flew from tree to tree. Don't know if any of the photos will really show them well but I SAW THEM. Also saw an iguana climbing a tree, great numbers of interesting lizards, beautiful butterflies, many huge spiders in intricate webs.... way cool. And, we were tired, footsore and ready to sack out for a while when we came back to Ceilidh a mere 3 1/2 hours later. Definitely time for us to do some more hiking and build up our landlubber type muscles. There are numerous national parks along the coast of Costa Rica and we will visit as many as possible. Not sure about trying to apply for permits to visit the two off laying islands, Isla Cano and Isla Del Coco. It might be worth it but sounds spendy and a hassle. Has any of you heard anything about them?

So, tomorrow or the next day I'll have more to report. Bus rides to town and waterfalls and such. We'll look for a likely internet cafe and see how it goes to upload photos. In the mean time, I'll try to be descriptive. Love to you all and more with the next adventure.

from the yin side.

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