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Between the two of us, I think that Patrick and I would both agree that I am the more risk-averse. Even so, I've found myself fascinated lately with the prospect of living the reasonably thrilling experience of swimming with nurse sharks in The Bahamas.

So, should you go to the Exumas to marvel at the remaining swimming pigs? I say yes. Just don't forget to pack your common sense and compassion.

I got short-changed on my run, though the experience proved priceless.

This being Costa Rica, adventure is never that far away. On the beaches of Manuel Antonio, you can find it in the trees and foliage just back of the sand.

Is that a sloth up in that tree? Maybe a bunch of howler monkeys, a green ibis, or a tiger heron?

No matter where in the Caribbean it might happen (or how often), I am always, always, always thrilled to come across sea turtles!

These green Goliaths, the largest native land animals in The Bahamas, are actually endemic to the Exumas.

They're among the most curious of wild animals you'll encounter on your Caribbean travels... Donkeys... Wild ones.

The days start early at Mawamba Lodge in the heart of Tortuguero on Costa Rica's remote Caribbean coast. Rowdy local residents make sure...