Live Trees, Dead Toads, and Freaky Fires

These trees are so beautiful and only blossom during the summer here; they really stand out since nearly all else is dying.

Here's a few versions of my favorite tree taken with my new Canon G12 (plug):

With color select:


Just a little vivid:



Super vivid:



And here's a special perk about the dry season - if 100 degrees isn't hot enough for you, you can always pull over off the side of the road to warm your hands or roast marshmallows in the frequent controlled burns that look like renegade fires:


I really don't understand how all of Guanacaste hasn't burned down. California, you should take some notes.

But be sure not to step on these when crossing the road: