MAY 2005: 4x4 Recreativo's recent adventure in Carara National Park was the most hardcore I've ever experienced. Sixteen vehicles participated, two turned over on their sides, many were damaged, four remained stuck in the middle of a drenched rainforest and for us, the planned off-roading fun of one day turned into four days of unparalled stress. Saturday night we slept in Baby, cramped and eaten by mosquitos. Sunday and Monday nights we crashed in the lovely cabins of the small town El Sur. Tuesday morning Hassan and Jimmy came to the rescue with their yellow Toyato and pulled us out of our misery.