A Different Country
Our morning began with an early departure, our legs still a bit sore from a hard game of soccer the night before. (We won!! but of course four of our forwards were Costa Rican and Logan.) As we drove, we noted the transition from dense green plants and small pockets of people to flowers and exotic birds and sprawling resorts which stood side by side near the road. Today´s journey takes us to La Fortuna, a destination built within view of the active Arenal volcano.
After we settled in, we ventured to the Baldi hot springs at the base of Arenal for some exploration. Though we were able to relax, it still felt odd. Our team took special note of the disparity between Arenal and the more rural areas of Guanacaste where we previously stayed. This doesn´t seem like a place of hardship. It feels like a different country.