12&13, Native American Bri Bri, Talamanca Mountains

[ERS86]

That was the coolest place i've ever been! Wonderful people and wonderful culture.

[doodiepantsvids]

I'm going to go back and camp for a bit. See if I can make myself useful.  We're like a 9 hours drive away.

[Rjdukerjduke]

Don't know what OneLivingT is all about...bit muddled on the message...maybe english is a second language for him or her...or maybe he or she's  been licking those funny little toads with the red eyes. Love this video, the music is smashing, and what a wonderful exhibition of goodwill.

[thadandjodicostarica]

Wow.....that's one confusing comment. We're all tourists in life. We can lay claim to nothing. Ownership is an illusion.

[OneLivingT]

if ownership is an illusion, which it is, then obviously being a tourist as opposed to a local or an owner means nothing, as i said, what matters is the actions of the people themselves..not whos acting but rather what the actions are and what their effects are..so..clearly your question is confusing yes in that it implies that tourism in itself could be a problem..thats a very superficial approach

[OneLivingT]

given the fact that change is inevitable, being a tourist or not in and of itself has little meaning, if at all, compare to the effects of the tourists' consideration, attitude and/or actions towards and regarding the place and people the tourist is touristing

[thadandjodicostarica]

Masses of people heading into areas foreign to them to have fun sometimes causes problems. That's it. Stop trying to dive so deep. And I have no idea why you're even concerned at this level. Relax.

[OneLivingT]

thats my point.."to have fun" or whatever they, the visitors, perceive as "fun"..well thats part of "actions" and "behaviors"..i know you didnt get my comment but maybe now you will..stop trying to be so superficial..very relaxed

[thadandjodicostarica]

Superficial? This whole conversation is retarded. You've repeatedly stated the obvious and treated it like it was some profound insight. Yes....thank you I know the actions and behaviors are what really matters.

[OneLivingT]

..yet you asked the question "does tourism in itself have a negative impact?"..not me...cheers..

[thadandjodicostarica]

"Tourism in itself"? You've misquoted.

No,that's not what the video said, "Tourism, Is this a good thing?" And This is obviously relating to the specific the specific instance. It's not a question of tourism as a whole; just this specific instance and area. I change the video to say: "Will the actions of future visiting foreigners negatively affect the Bri Bri indigenous peoples."

That way no one is confused and doesn't think this is an assault on "tourism in itself" haha

[OneLivingT]

lol..did i tell u i liked the video?

cool

[thadandjodicostarica]

PURA VIDA!!!