Field notes, v1565
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Duke S. Rogers 1982 15 July (6) separate building entitled "Centro de Investigación en Biología Celular y Molecular" lab phone it is 24-67-49 (Dr. Pedro león Azo-Feita 11:30 hrs We have met with Pedro and Tony. He will allow us use of the lab for karyotyping and storing extra equipment. We may also use one of two microscopes for scanning. Tony gave us the address of the place that sells antivenom. It is called "Instituto Clodomiro Picado" located in the town of Coronado outside of San José. It is part of the Univ. of San José. 12:05 I don't have directions to the above place because the taxi ride was so circuitous. However, the taxi driver stopped to ask directions several times and was guided accordingly. The building are set back off the road ca. 50 m and are blue and white. We purchase antivenom for one person (Anti Viverid only) for $420.00 colones. 12:45 Returned to Hotel. We will try to buy some adrenalin and various other supplies and obtain a vehicle, then go to the permit office once again. 14:00 hrs. We have spent several hours trying to rent a "Land Rover" size 4-wheel drive vehicle (it is larger than the normal Toyota size jeep) with no luck. Global Rent-A-Car may have a VW bus for $200 dollars per week, unlimited mileage. We are now at the permit office. The permits are approved and are ready to be typed. We talked with Dr Edwards