Monteverde
I currently write this from an Internet cafe in Monteverde, Costa Rica. George, Son, Katherine, and I will be departing this town at 2:30 and, will begin our trek to Joco. The Lonely Planet describes Joco as a beach town resort, the closest to San Jose. I can't say that a beach resort would be my first choice, but it is nice having the additional travelers.
My inspiration for detailed pros is a little weak right now. But, since I have neglected this blog for the last couple days, I feel I should at least input some updates.
Son and I arrived in San Jose, Costa Rica around 11:00pm on the 22nd. Except for minor confusion with room reservations, we were able to smoothly meet up with Katherine and George.
Since my current traveling companions are running on limited time, we decided to skip the sights of San Jose and head straight to La Fortuna. The 4 hour bus ride was about $3 and, was incredibly picturesque.
Upon arriving in La Fortuna, a man by the name of Marcus solicited a room for four people. We accepted his offer to show us the place and, immediately upon seeing the room, took it. Total cost $5 p.p.
From what I'm able to ascertain, the town of La Fortunas sole business is tourism, and they do a decent job of catering to the foreigner. The town was exceptionally clean, many of the people speak English, and... this has been the first town Son and I have visited in Central America where you can safely walk around at night...
Our Tour DeJour for La Fortuna was the Arenal Volcano. We opted for a packaged deal which included 3 hours at the Baldi hot spring and an evening viewing of the Volcano- The evening viewing of the volcano has entered my list of "natures most spectacular moments"; I've written a more detailed description of the setting, which I will share in a later blog.
The next morning, after a relaxing night of soothed muscles, we took a jeep to the Laguna Arenal; crossed the river in a rinky 30 person boat; and then road for about 1 1/2 hours on the longest, bumpiest, and windiest road I think I've ever taken (Dad, think initial point of the mushroom road... when the rain has created for lovely washboard!). Monteverde was the destination. And, we found a Gorgious place, Alondre Inn, for $5 pp
Yesterday we spent most of the day walking around the town of Monteverde. Apparently, the community was founded in 1951 by North American Quakers, who started dairy farming. Today, we did one of the most touristy things one can do in Costa Rica, ride the zip lines. The morning adventure was fun, though a little rushed. I, being a rock climber, enjoy checking myself each time I disconnect and reconnect my carrabeaner. They, on the other hand have this stuff down so quickly that it's like second nature...
Me: "wait, am I tied i..."
Staff: "go, go, go!"
Me: "bu... ahhhhhhh!"
My inspiration for detailed pros is a little weak right now. But, since I have neglected this blog for the last couple days, I feel I should at least input some updates.
Son and I arrived in San Jose, Costa Rica around 11:00pm on the 22nd. Except for minor confusion with room reservations, we were able to smoothly meet up with Katherine and George.
Since my current traveling companions are running on limited time, we decided to skip the sights of San Jose and head straight to La Fortuna. The 4 hour bus ride was about $3 and, was incredibly picturesque.
Upon arriving in La Fortuna, a man by the name of Marcus solicited a room for four people. We accepted his offer to show us the place and, immediately upon seeing the room, took it. Total cost $5 p.p.
From what I'm able to ascertain, the town of La Fortunas sole business is tourism, and they do a decent job of catering to the foreigner. The town was exceptionally clean, many of the people speak English, and... this has been the first town Son and I have visited in Central America where you can safely walk around at night...
Our Tour DeJour for La Fortuna was the Arenal Volcano. We opted for a packaged deal which included 3 hours at the Baldi hot spring and an evening viewing of the Volcano- The evening viewing of the volcano has entered my list of "natures most spectacular moments"; I've written a more detailed description of the setting, which I will share in a later blog.
The next morning, after a relaxing night of soothed muscles, we took a jeep to the Laguna Arenal; crossed the river in a rinky 30 person boat; and then road for about 1 1/2 hours on the longest, bumpiest, and windiest road I think I've ever taken (Dad, think initial point of the mushroom road... when the rain has created for lovely washboard!). Monteverde was the destination. And, we found a Gorgious place, Alondre Inn, for $5 pp
Yesterday we spent most of the day walking around the town of Monteverde. Apparently, the community was founded in 1951 by North American Quakers, who started dairy farming. Today, we did one of the most touristy things one can do in Costa Rica, ride the zip lines. The morning adventure was fun, though a little rushed. I, being a rock climber, enjoy checking myself each time I disconnect and reconnect my carrabeaner. They, on the other hand have this stuff down so quickly that it's like second nature...
Me: "wait, am I tied i..."
Staff: "go, go, go!"
Me: "bu... ahhhhhhh!"
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