Today we were able to visit and see some neat sights here in Monteverde, Costa Rica. We went to some popular tourist attractions like one of the well known dairy factories here, and we drove a little ways to a chocolate factory to see how the chocolate is made (yummy). These were all very fun, but my favorite thing we've done in this city so far has been being able to see and experience some up close interaction with Costa Rica's wildlife.
My favorite type of bird is the hummingbird and we have been able to see plenty of them. Of the 338 known species of humming bird, about 54 live or breed in Costa Rica. Honestly, I can't name which ones we were able to see, but they were all beautiful and incredible to look at from only inches away. Though I can't say what types we saw, our guide did tell us some interesting facts about the hummingbirds in Costa Rica. One interesting thing we were told was that hummingbirds nests are only about the size of a penny or quarter depending on the bird, and their eggs, depending on the species, can be smaller than a jelly bean!
It has been a great pleasure getting to see so many beautiful animals and plants; people and buildings. We seem to be learning something new every minute about the lives here. The experiences we are having have truly been beautiful and we can't wait for the many more adventures we are bound to obtain.
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