Counting Down

Less than a week until we fly out. This trip will be mainly about birds with not too many trains. Please feel free to heckle as we stumble around Costa Rica.

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  1. knownunknown4 November 2022 at 07:02

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  2. knownunknown4 November 2022 at 07:11

    There are no trains in CR. Enjoy Pura Vida

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  3. Dave W4 November 2022 at 13:08

    "There are no trains in CR". Challenge accepted.

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