One thing we haven't been able to shake, from Costa Rica to Nicaragua, isn't the calming sound of the ocean, or the exotic roar of the howler monkeys, or even the interesting sound of humming birds perched outside your window. No, what we haven't been able to escape from for the weeks we've been in Central America, is the quiet laughter you hear while taking a shower, or eating a meal, or trying to fall asleep. The one thing that has constantly been around is the small but startling sound of geckos.
Geckos are lizards that live in warm climates all over the globe. They are very unique creatures due to their strange vocalizations. They use chirping sounds in order to communicate with other geckos. (so they aren't laughing at you in your sleep, even if it does sound like it) Geckos can range from 1.6 to 60 centimeters long depending on the species. One interesting thing about geckos is that they don't blink, they often just lick their eyes to keep them moist and clean. Though it may sound like these small creatures have been plaguing me, they're actually quite helpful seeing as they eat all the bugs you don't want in the house, and they might be pretty cute when they aren't laughing at you.
We have seen and interacted with many different animals, but the geckos are definitely one of my favorite. The longer we stay down south, the more wildlife we are able to see and learn about. We look forward each day to seeing new interesting creatures.
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