October 26, 2018

Wildlife of Costa Rica: A Photo Journal

October 26, 2018/ Michele Granera

Wildlife of Costa Rica: A Photo Journal

Photos from the jungle to the sea of wildlife in Costa Rica

Adventures Abound

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It’s December 1st and we are heading to a local farm today to cut down a Christmas tree!⠀
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This photo is from our first time cutting down a tree for our very first Christmas together and we are excited to *intermittently* maintain the tradition (meaning we didn’t make it last year 😅)⠀
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This is also a fun holiday activity we won’t have as much access to once we leave the PNW so we plan to take full advantage for now⠀
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What are you up to this weekend?

Costa Rica is home to a wealth of essential ecosystems vital to the biodiversity of this beautiful country. While working there I got to visit one that is slowly being degraded but one of the most important: Mangroves!
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Mangroves are an essential home to a myriad of species, one variety of which Costa Rica is best known for: Birds!
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If you want to see the birds who live and nest in the mangroves, including the Scarlet McCaw, you can take an alligator tour in Tárcoles.

The weather where I live can be a little dreary these months. It’s a foggy day today- the next 10 days on the forecast are without sun.
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It’s got me wishing I was back in my second home of Costa Rica zip lining through the clouds instead of trudging through them for work.
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Would you ever go zip lining?

Hi everyone- it’s Michele 😄 Let’s have another round of meet-you Monday!
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Post below with your name, where you live, and your favorite guilty pleasure.
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I currently live in the Pacific Northwest of the US, and up here I am living for all of the lush green plants and my favorite plant-based ice cream shop! I am a biologist so plants are seriously my fav. Having access to tons of plant shops AND rich creamy unique ice cream without the trouble of dairy is seriously bad for my wallet but makes me soo happy!
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What about you? I can’t wait to get to know you 💚

I like the idea that we should always do things that scare us a little bit. From jumping out of a plane, to moving halfway across the world, it is a philosophy I have been excited to lean into and proven rewarding time and time again.

Make sure to stop and notice the little details around you, even when you are on your way. 🌻🐳🐛

Heading out of town for a wedding this weekend and can’t wait to wander around Denver the same way as this day⠀
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This is continuing the shots from a trip to Colombia when I walked around Medellín solo and found this sweet coffee shop with lots of little chocolate treats and an airy fresh aesthetic
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📍 Emberá/Eperara/Épera Land
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Mondays, am I right??
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On a trip to Colombia I came down with a cold and couldn’t join my friends in hiking a glacier-the altitude plus my sickness was not a combination we were willing to risk.
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Instead, I spent the day wandering through the streets of Manizales-an overcast mountain town foreshadowing my future days in Seattle. I walked the length of the main street, stopping to snap photos and to drink coffee with little treats along the way.
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We have the opportunity to explore Denver in a similar way next week on a 10-hour layover. What should we do?? Comment below and let me know 😄

Pour yourself a cold one-its Friday!⠀
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I really love trying the local food when traveling and beer is definitely no exception. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the local craft beer scene in Colombia was big and growing still. This wheat beer by 3 Cordilleros really hit the spot after a long day of climbing the steps of La Piedra near Guatapé⠀
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Cheers to the weekend! What are you up to?