costa rica

[cruso]

hi thinking of booking a trip to Costa Rica in November any advice welcome?

[Steve Wintrow]

i believe that may be the start of the rainy season there. you may want to check that and then pack appropriately. hope to make that trip someday. :)

[emilysium]

Yes, rainy season...

Try getting some rain sleeves for your camera. You can buy some cheap plastic ones, fashion some yourself, or get something a little hardier from Kata. The E-702 fit my 40D+28-135 well, but your 100-400 might be too big for it. (If you're really interested, I can experiment with my 20D+70-200, to see if it fits).

Still, the 40D isn't weatherproof. The humidity in the rainforest was too much for it, but the cheap disposable kept firing. I might bring one as a backup.

[cruso]

i was told it was the end of the rain season on the pacific side by the travel agent. so i might not bother and find some where els?

[emilysium]

i was told it was the end of the rain season on the pacific side by the travel agent. so i might not bother and find some where els?

Perhaps actually.

I went in September/October, so I suppose it was toward the end of the rainy season according to this (http://www.govisitcostarica.com/travelInfo/climate.asp). You'll probably be okay...and I wouldn't worry about a little rain anyway :)

It's really strange, the native Costa Ricans don't carry umbrellas. Whenever it rains, they simply find cover and wait it out. And it can rain for hours....

[SnapsbyPoteat]

I was looking at going there too, until my husband just recently decided he wants to join the Navy, maybe someday. I know I saw some awesome group or private tours that looked amazing. I know vrbo.com has awesome vacation rentals.

[Digiphotoshop]

Its a wonderful country, go see El Arenal and Tabacón Hot Springs, don't miss it! Get the Costa Rica country guide (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1741048850?ie=UTF8&tag=whicolnom-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=1741048850)

[cruso]

well i took on-board what has been said so i put the Holiday back 1 month to try and get a bit better weather to the 2nd week in December it is the only time that i can go so i booked today! keeping fingers crossed