Our Hike To La Fortuna Waterfall In Costa Rica

image of la fortuna waterfall, la fortuna, costa rica

How exciting it would be to discover a waterfall deep in a tropical rainforest, a cascade where one can enjoy a refreshing dip in a plunge pool while mist wraps around your shoulders.  Well, hidden among the lush jungle of Costa Rica is one such spot, the La Fortuna Waterfall in Alajuela Province. Read more

Wellington Park Nesting Birds On Little Manitou Lake

image of little manitou lake, watrous, saskatchewan

Bob and I planned a more leisurely pace for our third day in the area of Little Manitou Lake in Saskatchewan, Canada.  Local people in the village of Manitou Beach had informed us of a short trail to a lookout overlooking the lake and surrounding area.  They also mentioned that Wellington Park was worthy of a visit, so we thought we’d check it out. Read more

Cycling and Birding the Millennium Trail, Prince Edward County

image of bob and jean in hillier, millennium trail, prince edward county, ontario

After extensive hiking through the Dunes at Sandbanks Provincial Park a day earlier, Bob and I chose to give our feet a rest and go cycling.  A planned excursion on the Millennium Trail got off to a slow start because we had difficulty locating our preferred trailhead. Read more

Hordes of Ostriches On The Way To Cape Town

image of orange sunrise, mossel bay, south africa

Sunrise must have been a little before 5:30 a.m. because that is when I woke up to a bright sunbeam that found a chink in the room-darkening drapes.  I jumped out of bed and snapped a photo but already the brilliant orb was a short distance above the horizon. Read more

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