We're Here!!

Well, here we are at the end of our first real day at La Selva. Our day of travel was long and tedious with very little to redeem it. Crowded airplanes, crowded airports, tiny little airplane seats, snacks that you now have to purchase (and they suck), sullen staff and a fat man with a really bad rug (it only went halfway down the back of his head and was an unfortunate rust color while whatever hair he had left was curly white)(ring, ring) who was a “talent agent – midrange mind you.” I think you get the picture. Bill and our driver met us at the airport and we proceeded to experience a two-hour midnight drive that was made all the more exciting as our driver very cleverly used every bit of the road – on-coming lane as well!
Today we went on our first trail walk. The boys saw Howler monkeys on their way back from breakfast (the boys, not the monkeys). There is also a herd of peccaries (piggy things) living in the compound. I’ve included a picture of a small group with their babies. Our cabin is supplied with the requisite number of geckos, ants, spiders and flying things so as to make sure our experience is truly authentic (they’re so thoughtful). We have seen a number of beautiful birds, large insects, a land crab in its hole, jewel-colored lizards and some bird nests that are woven into long, hanging structures (Orapendulas). The most interesting of species however, is the number scientific-types running about earnestly trying to unlock the secrets of a tropical rainforest (I could watch them for hours!). I miss you all and am hoping you are well. Will add soon.
Michelle