Day 6 - Down to the Pacific Ocean

Today was largely a travel day. But, it started and ended with a bang. We were able to hang out and have a relaxing morning at our cloud forest perch, a.k.a. our hotel. The kids did various things to enjoy our final hours at elevation. Some went for a run, others hiked up a trail, one meditated, I think some did yoga, and others just relaxed and enjoyed the epic views. I know a few, including myself, just enjoyed a cup of coffee and the vibe. It was a good morning. We checked out, had breakfast, and proceeded to make our way off of the mountain. It was a windy, yet breathtaking decent. Once we hit the Panamanian highway, we headed south, but with a couple of stops, the second was at an unusual gathering place for the American crocodile. Typically, they are loners, but where this river meets the sea, they congregate. Below is a picture of a big one! Upon arriving at our destination in Manuel Antonio, we checked in and had the late afternoon off. The kids had lunch, swam in the ocean, and some shopped. The swells were pretty big. They all said they want more beach time, and tomorrow there will be more. After dinner we went on a long hike down the beach. After that many went to bed, while a few went back out to lay under the stars for 45 minutes or so. The sound of the waves were relaxing. Tomorrow we are off early to hike the Manuel Antonio National Park. Sorry for the lack of photos today. Our off-bus activities today were swimming in the ocean and going for a long hike in the dark on the beach. Not much chance for photography. I’ll post some photos of our hike tomorrow.