The Wild, Rainforest of Costa Rica! "It's a Cat, No It's a Howler---Wait it's a Tico!"

A few nights ago, we headed to Manuel Antonio for some R & R amidst the monkeys!

We stayed at one of our favorite haunts "Mono Azul"  We love Manuel Antonio where rainforest meets the sea and are loyal to this particular tourist center, because the owners created "Children Saving the Rainforest"  Yes, these proprietors are a caring animal-loving family who believe in giving back to the community and responsible tourism.  Through their fundraising and marketing of local arts and crafts by children, "Children Saving the Rainforest" has built "Monkey Bridges" to save the endangered Titi Monkeys.

This incredible species of monkey has unfortunately felt the consequence of tourism development--many electrocuted on dangerous power lines.  The organization has built critical bridges to give our small acrobats safe passage through the construction and development and back to their jungle home. 

Sleeping in the Rainforest is shall we say Good for the Soul.  Rain on the rooftops, the sounds of the jungle, almost mystical.

However on this night........

Just like in The Night before Xmas   "Barry and I arose to a clatter-- wondering what in the rainforest could be the matter? Was it a Jaguar or Howler Monkey that dropped onto our rooftop with a thundering clap and woke us out of a dead sleep?"

"Honey it looks big" I mumbled as I saw a large shadow.."is it a monkey? a jungle cat?"

Barry (not in his cap or clothes) said "no it's a Tico carrying a Television set"

As it turns out, A Big Cat would have been much better.  Our neighboring villa was being robbed and the Papa in our story thought better of giving chase (sin ropa).

Since we believe in Karma, we can't help but think the Rainforest didn't much like their home being invaded either.  Surely A poisonous snake had it's way with our boy, since he couldn't see where he was going carrying that T.V or a group of Titi's pounded him with fruit.

Either way....it's a Jungle Out There!

But the fine folks at Mono Azul make it all worthwhile.