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Expedition Costa Rica
UNSURPASSED WONDERS OF THE RAINFOREST
If you like one-off stories about unusual people doing unusual things in the mud, here you go. This story recounts a trek led by an eccentric Costa Rican who, living in New York, managed to recruit a band of willing followers to fulfill his life-long dream of locating a remote tribe reputed to live wholly apart from civilization in the pristine mountains of untouched rainforest.
By definition, no one knows what to expect on an expedition—it's easy to screw up on the planning or mis-cast a few of the players. The result, personality clashes and ridiculous uncertainty out on the trail. But along with the woe, the outing served up a heap of glory. Though no one knew what would happen next, in the end the not knowing was where the emotion and depth came from. Outdoing oneself daily is an unparalleled high, and the little band of hikers was forever bonded over this rare adventure.
This journal—by one of three females in a group of more than twenty—somehow survived the rain, river-crossings, mold, sweat, and tears. The book was written during the actual journey, usually beside a campfire in the rain. And when the group walked out of the jungle, the completed manuscript was in the author's backpack.
If you like one-off stories about unusual people doing unusual things in the mud, here you go. This story recounts a trek led by an eccentric Costa Rican who, living in New York, managed to recruit a band of willing followers to fulfill his life-long dream of locating a remote tribe reputed to live wholly apart from civilization in the pristine mountains of untouched rainforest.
By definition, no one knows what to expect on an expedition—it's easy to screw up on the planning or mis-cast a few of the players. The result, personality clashes and ridiculous uncertainty out on the trail. But along with the woe, the outing served up a heap of glory. Though no one knew what would happen next, in the end the not knowing was where the emotion and depth came from. Outdoing oneself daily is an unparalleled high, and the little band of hikers was forever bonded over this rare adventure.
This journal—by one of three females in a group of more than twenty—somehow survived the rain, river-crossings, mold, sweat, and tears. The book was written during the actual journey, usually beside a campfire in the rain. And when the group walked out of the jungle, the completed manuscript was in the author's backpack.
198 pages, Paperback
Published July 6, 2016
About the author
W.M. Raebeck
6 books80 followersW. M. Raebeck lives in Hawaii where she adores turquoise waters, her old wooden chair, rural view, cat, and birdsong. Retrieving live creatures from the jowls of White Boy is the worst part of her day (aside from seriously questioning everything about today's America).
Raebeck's books (incl. 'Some Swamis are Fat' under pen-name Ava Greene) are true-life accounts. From the misadventures of a sugar-freak hippie chick, to trekking through the Costa Rican jungle, to teaching yoga in Santa Monica, to war-time journalism in Nicaragua (next book, out in 2022), her tales are laced with old soul insight, spiritual stretching, and constant exits from the comfort zone.
Environmental and animal rights activism are life-long pursuits for this author. And yoga and natural health have been foundations of her life (sugar notwithstanding).
Temporarily out of mischief, W.M. Raebeck recently released "Silence of Islands," a soothing, moving collection of poetry. You will love this book.
Visit "WendyRaebeck.com" for photos, excerpts, blog posts, and to join the email list for occasional news about books and special deals. You'll receive 2 free stories when you join the club!
Raebeck's books (incl. 'Some Swamis are Fat' under pen-name Ava Greene) are true-life accounts. From the misadventures of a sugar-freak hippie chick, to trekking through the Costa Rican jungle, to teaching yoga in Santa Monica, to war-time journalism in Nicaragua (next book, out in 2022), her tales are laced with old soul insight, spiritual stretching, and constant exits from the comfort zone.
Environmental and animal rights activism are life-long pursuits for this author. And yoga and natural health have been foundations of her life (sugar notwithstanding).
Temporarily out of mischief, W.M. Raebeck recently released "Silence of Islands," a soothing, moving collection of poetry. You will love this book.
Visit "WendyRaebeck.com" for photos, excerpts, blog posts, and to join the email list for occasional news about books and special deals. You'll receive 2 free stories when you join the club!
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