Gavilán

We only work weekdays at Cloudbridge, so weekends are free to explore!

Last weekend, Genevieve, the owner and founder of Cloudbridge very kindly offered us to spend a few nights in Gavilán, a rustic (think dead flies, mouse poop, cold water and candle light), but very appealing little hut, found deep into the Cloudbridge Nature Reserve….and up a VERY steep hill. 

Not bad to wake up to!

The thing with steep hills is that they often have beautiful views, and this one is possibly one of my favourite views I’ve ever encountered…sweeping vistas of the valley, a glimpse of the Cloudbridge waterfall, tree-ridden hillsides and the majestic Mount Uran (one of Chirripo’s slightly smaller sisters) towering over it all! And if that wasn’t enough, there’s a giant porterweed (Staphytarpheta frantzii apparently) bush right in front of the veranda for you to while away the hours watching hummingbirds do their thing (Nb. their thing is to drink nectar and chase each other). This place is just magical.

Bro and I stayed here two nights, tucked away in our jungle paradise. In the mornings, we sat and watched the view and the hummingbirds, during the day we trekked the beautiful route to Victor Falls at the far end of the reserve, Bro taking footage for the crowd-funding project we’re setting up (watch this space!...), and during the evening we read, played cards and drank wine. Much as we’re loving Cloudbridge, we’ve been so busy here that sometimes it’s nice to escape, and just reconnect with the world.

Chilling on thebalcony

Tired after a busy week (I fell asleep on the bed)

The view from the path

Our lovely cabin

Victor Falls at the furthest end of the park...isn't she a beaut!