Arenal
In addition to spotting this volcano many times wherever we were driving, we also did a multiple hour lava hike in Arenal National Park. Our excitement was stirred even before we arrived at the park, as on the way we got out of the bus to look closer at a Golden Eyelash Pit-Viper. Once we got to the start of the trail, and then started, we all beared the brunt of the humidity. On the way, we talked a lot about how the ash affected the surrounding flora, ephiphytes, and about bromeliads. Near the end, there was a steep climb up, but it was worth it; once we got to the top the view was spectacular.
In addition to spotting this volcano many times wherever we were driving, we also did a multiple hour lava hike in Arenal National Park. Our excitement was stirred even before we arrived at the park, as on the way we got out of the bus to look closer at a Golden Eyelash Pit-Viper. Once we got to the start of the trail, and then started, we all beared the brunt of the humidity. On the way, we talked a lot about how the ash affected the surrounding flora, ephiphytes, and about bromeliads. Near the end, there was a steep climb up, but it was worth it; once we got to the top the view was spectacular.