Rain is a common occurrence here (it rains at some point every day here) and proper protection is necessary. My rain jacket has kept me dry many times and I have walked through drizzles, as well as downpours and it does the job. These two pieces of clothing/gear are necessary and help me do my job without interruptions.
In my free time on the weekends, I enjoy going out and exploring the reserves around the area. I am also a wildlife photographer, so I take my camera and telephoto lens out with me and have taken some great pictures of local wildlife. When I am not geeking out over wildlife, I enjoy my downtime reading, playing mobile games on my phone and watching shows on Netflix and Apple TV.
I speak English, some Spanish and a little German and Japanese. Being of mixed heritage, I've tried to learn some of the languages associated with my background.
Yes, I have poison dart frogs back at home in the United States that I have had for eight years.
This is the first time that I have traveled out of the country. I can say Costa Rica is a beautiful country with friendly people and lots to see and do. I plan to travel more in the future for work and pleasure.
