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Volcanic Eruptions
We made our way to Arenal on what is called a "Jeep-Boat-Jeep Transport". The name basically describes the journey, you take a jeep to Lake Arenal and then take a boat across the water which is by far the best part because you cross right in front of the massive volcano which is located in Arenal. Finally, you take another jeep into town or to your …
Day 6 - Drive to Arenal
I woke up early and hung out with Collin while he prepared a breakfast of French toast. We said our goodbyes and hit the road to La Fortuna and the Arenal Volcano. On the way out of Puerto Viejo, north of Chahuta there is a checkpoint with lots of serious looking police with automatic rifles. I am assuming that since it is the road coming from …
Cloud bursting
... and put up two victory fingers as he did.
‘So .. guys.. ‘ our tour guide says. ‘You do realise that the volcano hasn’t been ejecting lava for the past 2 years right..?’
‘Errrm.. sure..’ I said, accompanied by a few paltry ‘mmhmms’ from the US portion of the cavalry. ‘Bathed in clouds, no lava, and it’s soon to be raining’ I thought to myself. ‘How much did we pay for ...
Rafting and Rappelling in the Rain
... when asked if she had done it before she said yes...while she's really only done some indoor rock climbing. The guide really thought she knew what she was doing and so he replied "ok go down!" to which Holly replied "but ummmm what do I do with this rope?" Then after some brief instructions down she went with MacKenzie close behind. We both reached the bottom with only minor bumps and bruises and enjoyed fresh watermelon and pineapple as we ...
White Water Rafting, Rappelling, and Moonshine
... red faces staring back at us - it turned out the pods were from a paprika tree, and the color came from crushing the seeds. Sara was my makeup artist and made me into a cat (of course!).
Next we walked into their garden, where they had neat rows of all sorts of vegetables, plus a tilapia pond, 2 cows (Chocolate and her calf Mocha), pigs, a few chicken with a couple tiny chicks, and a rooster. Fun facts:
- Pineapples grow in the GROUND (wtf?! If I hadn't have ...