crossing the continental divide
into the pacific region
for a visit to canto del rio and a hike into the cloud forest
one of the most unique environments in the world
surviving on costa rica’s mountaintops
incredibly quiet and powerful
the cloud forests are formed by a combination of wind and geography.
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“in the cloud forest the fog is taken into the plants, thus ever clearing the air and feeding the streams. these forests are sacred, for they both bring flowing water to the ecosystem and hold the earth in place during the rains.”
-angela abraham
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Like a trip back to prehistoric times. Wonderful.
Best wishes, Pete.
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It really was
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Without knowing where those photographs were taken, I would think it was somewhere in the UK during winter.
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Ah, so interesting-
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That is absolutely beautiful. Like an ethereal cathedral. Guess what? I made the quarter-finals. If you find the time, could you vote for me once a day until next Friday? Here is the link – https://favchef.com/2023/bernadette-laganella. Thanks for your support❤️
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thanks and will do!
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Stunning! It looks like a completely different world.
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like a scene from that old ‘land before time’ show )
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Wow!
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magical
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Indeed, primeval even
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you’re right
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😊
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Wow! So gorgeous!
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it really was
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Magnificently remarkable …
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Ooh-
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You have experienced the world’s beauty, Beth!
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It has been amazing
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Heaven on earth…
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❤️
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Splendid! Surreal and yet so natural…
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Yes, both
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The comments from your readers leave me speechless. I would also say these photos are incredible, surreal and mysterious. Thank you for bringing these to us.
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It was a very surreal place
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So atmospheric Beth.. wonderful.. xx
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Yes, that’s the word for it
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What a quietly fabulous experience.
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yes, both –
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incredibly beautiful. tks for sharing & bonne continuation :)
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<3
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Just the term ‘cloud forest’ sets the imagination free. To be there breathing it in? Wow.
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you are instantly transported
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I’d love to see one
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I think you’d love it
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I’d never thought about there being a continental divide in Costa Rica. But of course there would be.
I could spend days in that beautifully mystical forest …
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I’m sure you’d love it
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Really atmospheric, almost mystical.
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oh, yes-
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Costa Rica, it’s people, the animals, the land are all amazing <#
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yes, to all of that
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Wow! What an amazing place.
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it felt like magic
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It’s wonderful that you have this chance to experience all this awesomeness.
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I’m loving each new environment as you can probably tell )
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Yes your posts are indicative of your enjoyment and joy. 😍
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Spiritual!!!
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it was-
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Oh, such amazing photos of the wild rainforest.Nature in its original energy. Wow!!
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that’s it –
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Gorgeous photos and a nice description. It is really atmospheric
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thank you –
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So beautiful and mysterious. Thank you.
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yes, both –
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Magical. Absolutely magical. A cloud forest.
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yes-
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Wonderful.
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I would love to spend a day in the cloud forest —
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it is truly magical
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One word: dreamy
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yes-
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It’s dreamy like.
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it felt that way for sure
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Good photo!
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Just wow!! You must have felt like Indiana Jones, or Gandhi.
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well, or the awkward assistant )
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😀
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Looks like you are having a rich time, Beth! Love these shots!
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it has been rich in so many ways
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