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Mini Hopper

Our guide is able to spot the smallest creatures at great distances. He sets up his spotting scope for the group to get a better look while I try and capture the same view on my camera. This remarkable grasshopper is no bigger than the end of your thumb.

Bustling Quepos

Despite its small size, Quepos is alive with activity both day and night. While Manuel Antonio does not really have a center and caters almost exclusively to tourists, Quepos is more typically Costa Rican with a primarily local population and business orientation. This is where we did most of our grocery and gift shopping.

Oceanside Sunset

As evening aproached we drove into Quepos, the nearest town. We found our way to the oceanside just in time for the sunset.

Reluctant Subjects

Everyone was thrilled (not) when I suggested a family portrait. Tough to get a great image with just one try but I am still happy that we got this shot.

Condo Mints

I chose to do a little photography and found each of these growing within a few feet of our condo.

Ocean Dining

For dinner we locate a nice restaurant overlooking the ocean. At 6 PM we are the first to arrive but by the time we left at 8 PM the place was packed.

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