Scarlet Macaws

Scarlet Macaws


The Osa Peninsula is by far our favorite part of Costa Rica. Daily and multiple sightings of the gloriously colored scarlet macaw make the heart sing praise to the designer of this living rainbow.  We seem, although we aren't completely sure, to have arrived during mating season, so that the pairs of macaws (because they always travel in pairs) were constantly wrestling in the trees and squawking, caterwauling even, at each other, creating such a din that they were always easy to spot.
David, as gracious as always, has returned early to the States. His explanation for his departure was that a month of traveling was enough but my suspicion is that he wanted to support Sophia and I having time for just the two of us to travel together. She'll be leaving for a year toVermont soon after our return home and he knows how much she and I value and need our "mother daughter time". Thank you David. You are a rare gem of a man. My gratitude for your love is as full as the ocean is of water.
Today,she and I along with some friends,both new and known, hiked to a primary rainforest area recently purchased by one of the group members.Giant trees towered overhead in the verdant jungle. They are a magnificent sight that raise the eyes to the heavens and whisper an ancient echo of vibration that astounds those below. To be in their presence touches the core of my being with awe.
We are staying at a retreat center named Guaria de Osa where the jungle meets the ocean and the head meets the heart. We cooked dinner tonight as a gift to the wonderful people we've met here and to give us all a  reprieve from the temporary cook that is filling in until the next one arrives who obviously needs to pursue a different profession. Our curry made from fresh turmeric, ginger and coconut harvested from here was a huge hit.

Tomorrow we leave for the Golfo Dulce where the water is calm and clear to go snorkeling. We are blessed in a million ways each moment.