La Fortuna

After spending a couple of days in Alajuela, we moved on to a town called La Fortuna. It was built up mostly due to Volcan Arenal, an active volcano that has been spitting out lava since 1968. If you are lucky enough to be here on a clear night, you can see lava spilling down it's side. The activity has created a perfect environment for hot spring resorts. We were able to enjoy the hot springs ourselves - it was wonderful. We've been hiking, eating lots of fruit and enjoying the warm weather. It's so healing. Today we went horse back riding and hiked to a 70 meter waterfall for a swim. We're taking a jeep-boat-jeep trip to Mondeverde tomorrow. Can't wait!

here's some scenes around La Fortuna
the volcano is usually covered with clouds


exotic flowers
this is the hot springs. they have 24 pools, wet bars, etc. the "cold" pools are 100 degrees

walking through the rain forest



this was our path when we were horse back riding. yes, i was riding and taking pictures!
scary bridge on our way down to the waterfall

little Indian village


i'm so glad to be back traveling! it's good for the soul.