Volcan Arenal!

It’s been about a week since we left Texas, and so far we’re having an amazing time. Time has flown by since arriving in Costa Rica because of the natural entertainment that Costa Rica has to offer. The food we have been eating has such a great taste because it is locally grown and is organic. No matter where we go, no food gets left behind because Jaime (Agustin) devours all the left-over food. When questioned why he eats so much, he simply says one word, “Sustainability”. The food isn’t the only thing that’s great, the drinks are very different from the typical soda. Freshly made cas en agua and piña en agua have become a favorite drink among our group.

So much gets done when the television and internet access is limited; we’ve gone days without access to either because we are busy enjoying both natural entertainment from things such as visiting the cloud forest in Monte Verde, as well as one of the most active volcanoes in the world, “Volcan Arenal”. While visiting Volcano Arenal, we took adventurous walks through the forest to reach our destination which was a huge pile of volcanic lava flow, or volcanic rocks, from its last eruption from 1992. The same day we visited the volcano, we were able to enjoy a great buffet dinner and a night of enjoyment at Termales Baldi Hot Springs.

We all began the trip as strangers and after spending hours a day, we are quickly building friendships that will continue after we return to our daily lives. So at the end of the day, it almost feels like we are on a reality television show.