Amy Wilson: “There's a fine line between fishing and standing on the shore like an idiot.”--Steven Wright

Days 5 & 6: Thursday and Friday in Costa Rica

So, after sleeping in and not diving (thanks Tsunami), we decided to get back on these crazy roads and head to Manuel Antonio to see the jungle and all its lovely animals. Once there (after another harrowing ride in which I thanked God for gravity--CRs are not afraid to put you on a 30% grade road!) we went on our tour and saw monkeys, sloth, and a few crabs and other interesting creatures of the jungle.

We stopped at a restaurant called El Avion on the way back and enjoyed breathtaking views from atop a high mountain. Oh, and we were sitting next to a gunned-down airplane (hence the name of the place).

Here's one of the bridges we crossed. Cars and cars would wait to pass...no police to monitor and control the traffic. Just a bunch of patient people.

The main entrance to Manuel Antonio National Park.

Our first monkey sighting. They're so cute!

The sloth has the life. Live slow, eat slow...poop slow (once a week!) Interesting facts we learned on our tour.

Did I mention that the jungle nestles right up against the beach?

On our walk, we encountered a big bamboo "forest"...pretty cool.

Enjoying a cocktail and the view at El Avion.

The next morning...rise and shine...we went fishing again. This time I loved it because not only did I have a great time fishing, but because the 50-footer we were on had an air-conditioned salon so I read a whole book. By the way, The Glass Castle is a great read.

All in all it was a very successful day topped off by eating our daily catch at the restaurant in the hotel. The chef there is a phenomenal cook and we enjoyed it all so much.

My first sail fish. Catch and release him to swim another day!

In the chair...this is for serious reelin'!