Ziplines, Volcanoes, and Monkeys

Imagine yourself 600 feet above the ground hanging from a rope and looking down into a deep abyss of rainforest trees, and just thinking that it would not be a good idea to let go right about now. That's how high up I was when I went ziplining in Costa Rica. Although my fear of heights started to kick in at the top, I must admit that the view was gorgeous from there.
Apart from ziplining, the rainforest offered a huge variety of fauna and flora. I went into a butterfly sanctuary where there were thousands of butterflies just flying around, and they sit on you and flap in your face. I was unfortunately not a huge fan of these creatures (and still am not).
There were also the monkeys, which reminded me of little children playing and fighting. One of them came and climbed up me and sat on my head, grabbing my nose, and sliding down my arm. It was quite adorable.
Of course Costa Rica is known for it's beaches and the sparkling water of the Caribbean, and our home was overlooking the water with a splendid view. However, the one thing that bothered me about this tropical destination were the insects and other various crawling creatures. Especially in the night, when we turned on the lights in our home, all the bugs got attracted to it so there would be moths, and other species that were unidentified. And one day even a praying mantis!
Nonetheless, a trip to any Caribbean location is always worth it- just to get away from the stress and relax.