Fully clothed and out of shape

 George & Jill each entered the rainforest with everything they owned & lots of wine for 4 nights of survival with no internet, no restaurants, no roads, no people.

Just a house on a hill in the middle of the jungle. Only access in and out is by boat.

 Both had a PSA – Primitive Survival Assessment of .05.  George did some camping as a young boy and Jill a girl scout. 

Challenges – After being dropped off at the boat dock they must hike a steep hill (231 ft elevation) to reach their house. It kicks their butts but they make it. This climb is done daily adding a few points to their overall skills. 

Next George encountered a vine snake.

Staying cool in temperatures of high 90’s feeling more like 109 in the sun. No AC – Lots of cold showers! 

Breeze - Arms up

No-see-um’s they are more brutal then NJ and ate us alive. Not smart enough to use the bug spray we had.

In route to get fresh fruit George unknowing steps over a Boa Constructor which Jill see’s.

Both have to make a decision on whether George is going to step over it again to go back up the trail or its Jill turn to step over it. Jill braves her way. Upping her PSA by .01

Coffee making is done the tradition Costa Rica way – dripped George learns to make it to perfection.

After a night excursion they must hike back to the house in total darkness. George forgot to charge his flashlight and head lamp batteries were dead. Lucky both of Jill’s were in working order.

A day of fishing on the River both caught a red snapper which George cooked for dinner. Excellent dinner.

 

Their overall skills have only increased by a small margin, after 4 nights -  PSA .07 .

The experience was truly unique and rich with wildlife, we love every second of it. 

The 2 made it to the Extraction point 10:00am.

On to the next adventure.