![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/2009-05-02.jpg "American Falls")
The difference between the twin towns Niagara Falls in the United States and Canada could not be any bigger: On the US side, there are (apart from some hotels, and, strangely, Indian restaurants) only derelict buildings, whereas the Canadian side has become an amusement park. Continue reading Amusement Park Niagara
Costa Rica for Dummies
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![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/2009-04-26.jpg "Landscape near Turrialba")
Stopgap or worthy stop?
Instead of spending three days at Bocas del Toro, I have decided to spend my time taking the longer, but (according to my guide book) more scenic way via Turrialba to San José. I also took the opportunity to break the trip there and visit some nearby Indian ruins. Continue reading Stopgap or worthy stop?
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/2009-04-24.jpg "Bocas del Toro")
Pushing my luck – too much …
I was pushing my luck, and made the long trip to the Bocas del Toro. "Maybe it is only raining in the mountains, and not on the coast?" or so I was hoping – unfortunately in vain. Continue reading Pushing my luck – too much …
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/2009-04-21.jpg "Landscape near Boquete")
Hurray, some rain!
When I arrived in Boquete yesterday, I did not really encounter the "spring-like climate" that should be found here year-round. Rather, it felt more like summer to me. In the evening and at night, however, it cooled down considerably, and I even needed a thin blanket – how nice! Continue reading Hurray, some rain!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/2009-04-20.jpg "Parque Nacional Corcovado")
Drenched in Sweat
I do not know if I have ever sweated that much as during my stay on the Osa peninsula, espially during my two-day hiking trek in the Parque Nacional Corcovado. After having hiked half way on the second day, my (fast-drying) hiking shirt was drenched in sweat – and stinking as hell! Continue reading Drenched in Sweat
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/2009-04-15.jpg "White-Headed Capuchin Monkey")
Monkeys and Tourists
My third volunteer project (after working at Volcán Arenal and in a turtle project) was again quite different. However, I enjoyed myself again, even though it was incredibly hot. Continue reading Monkeys and Tourists
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/2009-04-08.jpg "Quelonios del Caribe")
Turtles of the Caribbean
My second volunteer project was completely different than my previous one at Volcán Arenal. I have worked at the turtle project "Quelonios del Caribe", which means palm trees instead of rain forest, sandy beaches instead of lava fields, and (of course) turtles instead of a volcano. Continue reading Turtles of the Caribbean
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/2009-04-01.jpg "Volcán Arenal")
Adventure Quad-ing
Now, my second week as a volunteer at Volcán Arenal has passed as well, which did not differ too much from my first week. However, I have not yet mentioned one small detail: our mode of transport between the ranger station and the park – which could be quite adventurous indeed. Continue reading Adventure Quad-ing
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/2009-03-26.jpg "Volcán Arenal")
Volunteering at Volcán Arenal
For a week, I have been working as a volunteer at Volcán Arenal National Park, and another week will follow. Continue reading Volunteering at Volcán Arenal