![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2012-06-09.jpg "Bialowieża National Park")
The last two days I spent in Bialowieża which is home to the (allegedly) last primeval forest in all of Europe. I do not know whether this is true or not, but it is definitely a very beautiful region. Continue reading The Last Primeval Forest in Europe
Tag Archives: Wildlife
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/2012-04-17.jpg "Antequera Fortress")
Fortresses vs. Flamingos vs. Fissures: 1:0:≫10000
Based on the fact that I actually wanted to see flamingos and strange rock formations, the above result (especially the first two thirds) might seem a bit strange, if not even disappointing. However, I was again happy with today's adventures. Continue reading Fortresses vs. Flamingos vs. Fissures: 1:0:≫10000
![[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/2009/03/2009-03-12.jpg "Zip-Lining in Monteverde")
Monteverde
As I complained about the tourists in Granada, I should complain even more about the tourists in Monteverde where you can hardly find any locals at all. However, for some reason they do not bother me too much here. The cold, though, is much more of a nuisance. Continue reading Monteverde
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/2008-12-19.jpg "Paterson Inlet")
Pure Nature
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![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/2008-12-02.jpg "Akaroa Harbour")
Travelling in Two Worlds
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![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/2008-11-28.jpg "Tail of a sperm whale")
Whale Watching
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