Sightseeing to Rafiki Safari Lodge - July 29, 2012

After all the ATV action yesterday it seemed like a lower energy day was in order. Greg mentioned Rafiki, the African Safari style resort in the mountains above Silencio, along the Savegre River. Rafiki harnesses the power of the river for most of its electrical needs. You can rent African style tents with full luxury built in bathrooms at the rear. The tent sides roll up. It really is a nice combination of luxury and nature. We also wanted to inquire about the rafting excursions from Rafiki which include breakfast and lunch alongside the river. Here are some shots of the Rafiki grounds.

The pond below the main lodge, complete with two resident caiman (a bit like little alligators).

For those of you who haven't had a chance to see how bananas grow, this is a good reference photo I took on the way out. The blossom is at the bottom and hasn't opened yet. The bananas are up above the blossom. When the fruit is ripe, you cut the stock from above and hang the bananas from the flower end. That didn't make sense to us the first time but that is how it is done. Otherwise, the bananas fall off before they are ripened. As it is we have to duke it out with the birds and animals to get any.

Greg wanted one more swim and boogie boarding experience so we headed home to pick up his gear and headed to the beach. Greg was surprised to find the Pacific waters here warm. This time of year they are warm and violent, with all the storms.