Helen in Ecuador at 14,500 ft above Quito

watering our garden plot

Last night in Flamingo Beach

We had a great time!

Pura vida in Costa Rica!

Playa Flamingo

made it to the beach for the last 2 nights. nice beach resort. The Pacific Ocean down here is very nice, 82F water, feels like a warm bath!

At Flamingo Beach

Claire & Glenn

Thinking about them today, they would really like the birding opportunities around here.

Mud pots in the national park

finishing our hike in the park

more pics from our hike

hike in the national park

Typical Costa Rican meal, complete with great coffee

Jungle hike to look for monkeys

horseback trail ride to swimming hole

Horseback ride to a waterfall

At the national park

cannonball

Octocopter

Along with a big budget The North Face event comes a big production, including unique octocopter aerial video coverage. You should have seen the looks on the faces of the locals!

start of today's race

Loud techno music and some surprised angry tropical birds added to the excitement this morning. Hoping Helen doesn't wilt in the heat & humidity!

Pictured below with her The North Face teammate Michael Wardian.

offered Alina a ride, but shyness took over

made a friend at the Canopy Bar

hotel restaurant

did a zip lining canyon tour this morning

starting our day

our first Costa Rican breakfast

Race start at the hotel

Mango tree!

Alina in Costa Rica