Hola from the Tropical dry Rainforest,

Today we left Caña Negro to drive to Monteverde. On the way we stopped at the tropical dry forest.  It is located in the Western part of Costa Rica.  As we drove through the country side everything was brown, and many trees did not have leaves on them.  It looked a lot like fall in Ohio, except it was 32 degrees centigrade.  Perhaps you can research to find out why the eastern part of Costa Rica is wet and the western part is dry.

We saw a very unusual tree called the Acacia tree.  It has huge thorns with ants that live in them.  The thorns protect the ants from animals that want to eat them, and the ants protect the trees from animals that want to eat their leaves.  If an animal bumps the tree the ants rush to bite it. I have attached a picture of Acacia trees for you to see (To the right, click on the image to see it enlarged).
   

We also went to an animal rescue farm.  It has big cats and monkeys that have been hurt.  We saw Puma, Jaguars, Margay, Howler monkeys, and White Face monkeys.  A white face monkey tried to pick my pocket while I was taking a picture.  I have attached a picture of a white face monkey for you to see (To the left, click on the image to see it enlarged).

Tomorrow we will be going to Monteverde. I can't wait to tell you about it