Costa Rica

We were sad to leave the island of Ometepe. It was very beautiful and relaxing there, and although the water was rough, it was warm for swimming. The day before we arrived there, the island’s volcano (one of two) erupted; giving quite a show...too bad we missed it!

The border between Nicaragua and Costa Rica was unique...it took several stops at various booths, a few line ups, and we had to leave out bus behind and walk across the border and catch a different bus on the other side. Shortly after we crossed, our new bus got a flat tire. It was quickly fixed, and I took advantage of the time to lie in the sun (on the dirt road mind you).

Costa Rica is very beautiful, and the drive to Monteverde is stunning. A windy, hairpin turning dirt road that goes up very steep for many miles. Our hotel has an amazing view to the Pacific Ocean. Joel and Satinder and I went on the Sky trek adventure today. A series of 11 zip lines...some as long as a half mile and very high. The wind was very strong and at times spun us around...it was thrilling to be zipping (very fast- 45 miles per hour) through the cloud forest. n the group photo you will see a man with a cigar in his mouth. H kept it clenched between his teeth the entire time..pretty funny!