Three buses and 11 hours later, we landed into one of the most delightful towns in Costa Rica.
Cahuita has a beautifu
l national park, black sand beach, white sand beach, and a town, made up of an interesting mix of people including the West 
Indies, China, and Italy. The Afro Caribbean influence is strongest and seen in the delicious coconut sauces and Rasta beats emanating from restaurants and bars. We spent most mornings splashing among the waves and even tried surfing. By lunch
, everyone was in the shade watching Copa Mundial (World Cup). Heavy rains in the afternoon cools down the town so we can heat it back up with some
Cahuita rum and a sweet mix of salsa, calypso, reggae, and hip hop dance moves. I gotta go back sometime. That whole area has a nice rhythm, mu
y tranquilo, beautiful water and beaches, and there are fruit trees everywhere! Breadfruit, mango, cacao, noni, akee, calabash, and my new favorite, soursop. Mmm mmm mmm! While on our hike through the national park, Matt climbed up a coconut tree so we could have fresh pipa, young coconut water, and the yummy meat. We also saw lots of animals like Howler monkeys, White faced capuchins, a Heliconia pit viper, and tons of new birds for us including a Laughing Falcon, a Common Black Hawk, a Willet, a couple large brown creeper, Bare crowned ant birds, Bay Wren, and a couple Red Throated Ant Tanagers. A very good trip indeed!
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