We survived! For weeks now we’ve been fretting about this 45-km stretch of dirt road. Since it’s rainy season, we had feared it would be one big mud-fest and we would be slipping and sliding the whole way.
So this morning we set off bright and early – just in case that 45 kilometers took us all day – and it was easy! In fact, the first half had such a good surface we could maintain our regular speed! Yes, it did deteriorate, but not too badly.
In the end, our biggest enemy ended up being dust rather than mud. I arrived here totally, completely covered in mud – all that dust mixed with copious amounts of sweat!
Kilometers today: 43
Kilometers to date:
Due to construction, the road was reduced to one lane – but they still crammed in two lanes of traffic!
Lovely pictures of the rainforest and animals. Looks like there road construction is more like a country road. Where’s the orange cones? The men/women in bright green vests directing traffic?(only kidding)
Keep traveling safely.
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I finally caught up on reading your journal. There was a lot to read after just 3 weeks! Costa Rica is beautiful!!! I’m loving your pictures. It’s good to hear that everyone is back in good shape.
Tiff
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