Ok, we are now staying at an Air B&B in a town in the Allegheny National Forest, far northern Pennsylvania. I recommend Air B&B highly, people share their houses with you for a reasonable fee, giving you a deeper understanding of the area you are visiting. I love the Pennsylvania woods, since I grew up in Pittsburgh and fell in love with nature in these forests. They are so different from Central American forests. There are far fewer epiphytic plants growing on trees - maybe a few ferns, etc. The trees are more uniform and tend to be about the same size, rather than the wide range of tree sizes and species you find in Costa Rica. Of course, you don't get monkeys, sloths, etc. - many tropical animals need to live where they can find fruit or leaves year round, and you don't get that in autumn or winter here. The species of plants and animals here are more adapted to cooler climates, and harsh winters. Every place has its own unique character. Our host has been telling us how there can be bears in the neighborhood, red tailed hawks zip through the yard, deer are everywhere. I can love Pennsylvania and Costa Rica. No contradiction there. We have been here since mid afternoon, more to come.