Dear Friends,

I humbly apologize for my disappearance. I was traveling around Costa Rica and my time was so filled with adventures, I just could not get my articles and newsletters out. I hope my upcoming articles will make up a bit for my lapse.

Here's the latest article from the Hispanic Culture site at BellaOnline.com.

Costa Rica's Mangrove Forest on Isla Damas
One of Costa Rica’s most important mangrove forests is on Isla Damas that lies just off Costa Rica’s central Pacific coast near the town of Quepos. I had the opportunity to explore the mangrove swamp on Isla Damas currently one of the most important remaining mangroves in Costa Rica.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art40100.asp

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Valerie Aguilar, Hispanic Culture Editor
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