Pipeline Trail
Went on another hike on Sunday – on the “Pipeline Trail”. Not as scenic/photogenic as the previous hike but this time we were in the search of the highly elusive Resplendent Quetzal (Bird), Howler Monkeys and Sloths.
Thanks to our excellent guide, we saw not one, not two but FOUR Quetzals (males and a female) but unfortunately, too far away to get any decent pictures. Came across a troop of Howler Monkeys too but the sloths managed to elude us.
See here for the Resplendent Quetzal and here for Howler Monkeys
Pics below from the trail ….
Quaint little man-made bridges all along the trail
This is the Bajo Mano climbing wall on the way to the trail …. formed at some point by a volcano (or not) and a flood (or something) caused the horizontal bit on the right. Watch out David Attenborough, I’m after your job!
7 Comments
Lynda
Such lush dense bush, clearly no drought. Terrible fires here yesterday, one only about 4km away.
Sandy
Yes, pretty much rain forest. Sorry to hear the fires are still raging in NSW – just devastating. Read about the young fire-fighter who lost his life a couple of days ago – so sad. 🙁 Just wonder when it’s going to end?
Bailey
I think you have a shot at taking over Attenborough; that description was simply outstanding. The Forest looks absolutely amazing (sooo green).
Sandy
🙂
Sandy
Thanks Bailey – I think so too! 🙂 That makes TWO fans – I’m unstoppable now.
Naomi
Resplendent it is… You always did make me laugh more than Attenborough does.
Sandy
Yay!! I have one fan!