More "pod" casts

Lo siento.  But there is one more pod thing.

Very few of these still clinging to a tall tree on the property.  Luckily, I found some on the ground underneath.

They are paper-thin, and large.

End on photo. From the Quipo tree

Geckos everywhere after dark as we go to the lobby for supper-- slim and around 2 in. long for the most part.  But this teensy tiny one intrigued me--thought it was an insect at first.

I found this yogurt amongst the others at breakfast.  Of course I had to try such an unusual flavour.  Delicious!

Editor's note: The taste of soursop yoghurt is often described as a

 combination of strawberry and apple, but with a little citrus mixed in.

My eye was caught by a tree with a distinct cinnamon-coloured bark.  I am told it is called The Naked Indian Tree, for the Indigenous Indians in these parts, but I hope it has a more politically correct name. It doesn’t look all that cinnamony in this photo, but believe me, it IS.

Editor's note: Internet sleuthing tells me the following: "This fast-growing canopy tree reaches heights of 50-60 feet and more, with a trunk that bears a striking red color and thin, paperlike, exfoliating bark. The Gumbo Limbo or Bursera Simaruba goes by several aliases such as the Spirit Gum, Birch Gum, Turpentine, Naked Indian or, more commonly named in popular vacation destinations, the 'Tourist Tree,' because of its red color and peeling skin!"

Tonight we went on a 30 minute nighttime safari which was a bit of a farce.  The little open vehicle had no muffler and belched out diesel fumes as we literally roared along.  Surely we would not be sneaking up on anything. The guide on board was nice, and had pretty good English, but he waved his big flashlight around in the dark like he was doing semaphore, supposedly looking for Howler Monkeys. I was afraid I might have a seizure trying to focus on it.

Editor's insert:  Don't know what vehicle Hansi and Rob were on but here is the resort's ad for the complimentary night safari:  "Step aboard our 'Chiva' truck for a safari-style ride around the reserve as a naturalist guide explains the nocturnal inhabitants and activities of the rainforest. This activity is complimentary with your stay."  

Can't think that this was the "little" vehicle Hansi described.
They seemed to be on more of a golf cart type vehicle,
 but this "leopard chiva" is pretty impressive

We did see a capybara down by the Canal, and two turtles and a croc in a swampy area.  So all was not lost and we had a nice ride.

A few bird pictures tomorrow.

 

Hansi Mon, Mar 27 at 7:35 PM