Santa Elena

cloud formation out over the Pacific Ocean

foot print of tapir

waterfall

Santa Elena was our first anchorage in Costa Rica.  It was one of the most relaxing places we have stayed.  It is part of the Santa Rosa National Forest, so there are no houses or developments.  Instead, there are many hiking trails with lots of animals to see. We hiked to a waterfalls that was small due to the fact we are at the beginning of the rainy season. We saw big, heavy footprints that later we were told were proably from a Tapir. It had 3 toes in the print but we didn't see the critter. We saw prints from small deer and a cat like animal.

tapir

Rick fishing

huge bee or hornet nest in the tree