The late afternoon excursion to the Canopy Walkway is a chance to see plants and animals that live at the top of the forest -- and an opportunity to climb some stairs on what looks like a treehouse gone wild. Some animals (like sloths) spend nearly their entire lives at the top of trees, rarely coming down to the forest floor. A tall observation tower will give us good 360° views -- and a 'roadway' of hanging bridges takes us through the forest at treetop level.


Our group crowds onto the viewing platform while our guide provides information about various trees, plants and animals. He brings large binoculars on a tripod, scanning the treetops for colorful birds and other animals for us to view.


Peeking down through the trees, we see the bridges below us (but still high in the air). Several of our group members seem momentarily uncomfortable at these heights, but everyone continues on -- and it's a fun excursion.


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