A Little Shade

—Stephen G. Hipperson—

Coasteerers

This small group of coasteerers gave me the impression this was probably their first time (everyone has to start somewhere) because of the tentative nature they entered the water.

—Stephen G. Hipperson—

Kynance Cove, Cornwall.

Kynance Cove, Cornwall England

—Stephen G. Hipperson—

Merry Christmas

I couldn’t come up with some snow but these Robins always look a bit festive.

If you drink have a nip of something to warm you through, if not, take some extra time to make yourself a satisfying beverage just how you like it. And look after yourselves – remember, without you there’s no us.

All the best.

—Stephen G. Hipperson—

Just Hangin’

Surprisingly quick when it put its mind to it, a Three Toed Sloth in Tortuguero.

—Stephen—

San Jose to Tortuguero

With an overnight in San Jose and an early start next morning (7 a.m.), the hotel put together a packed meal for breakfast, (an apple and some kind of processed flat meat between two pieces of bread), we were whisked away in a shuttle bus for the first part of our journey to Tortuguero.  At about the halfway point we stopped  somewhere called Guapiles at the Restaurante Selva Tropical, for a mid-morning breakfast and transfer to another shuttle bus for our onward journey.  Fresh fruit, our first encounter with ‘rice and beans’ (a Costa Rican staple), plantain, scrambled eggs, there was enough to satisfy most people.

At the rear of the restaurant was a covered butterfly garden which was an interesting place to meander while we waited for the off for the next part of our journey.  The proprietor had clearly put some effort into making an interesting exhibition.   Near the entrance were some glass cases with chrysalis in various stages of development.

To the best of my knowledge this and the image below show the Blue Morpho butterfly.

I’ve no idea what this flower is.

—Stephen—

Costa Rican Adventure

A precursor to a series of pictures taken on a recent holiday/vacation.  Just had the privilege of spending some time in the Central American country of Costa Rica.  We had a great time, despite being without our suitcases for the first three days…. surprising how resourceful you can be when necessary!

Our trip was a tour, with time in Tortuguero, Arenal, Monteverde and Tamarindo.  We were transported between locations by mini-bus/shuttle, over some pretty dodgy roads sometimes, but it all added to the sense of adventure.

—-Stephen—