Our friends, Fred and Mary, invited more friends, Brian and Sharon, Norm and Alayne and Barb and Robert to visit them in Costa Rica. All of them stayed at the Las Palmeras Villas where Fred and Mary own. On this fine day in March, Mary arranged for all of us to feed the crocodiles and then go for a swim at the hidden waterfalls near Belen. The falls were substantially reduced (down from 3 to 1) as we are well into the dry season. We'll try and get back to them sometime in the wet season and see them in their full glory.
The boys really enjoyed feedng the crocs. When we arrived we just peeked over the bridge and there was already one crocodile waiting. By the time Fred "roped up the raw chicken", there were about 4 more just waiting for their delicious dinner to be served. Andrew took a turn dangling the chicken but was a bit scared when the croc chomped at the chicken and the rope started to tangle around his wrist. Fred saved the day! It's quite an experience to see the crocs stretching out of the water with their mouths wide open and then CHOMP and parts of the chicken snap off! The boys were in their glory!
Everyone had a fun day and we ended with sunset celebrations (that means drinks and dinner) at the Guanamar hotel. Our Las Palmeras crew has now departed for the sunny but cold northern climes of Canada and we sure miss all of them.
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