So when we left you last in Santa Elena, we were making our way to the airport to pick up Dustin so that he could begin his adventure in Costa Rica. (quick tangent....first we have to answer a question we keep hearing, how are we able to make so many posts while we are suppossedly on vacation, and to that i have to say that Costa RIca is insanely connected! Free internet abounds and is way too tempting!) Ok back to Dustin.... His flight landed on time and in no time we were making our way to haggle with the taxi drivers to try to get to Poas Volcano for under $40 dollars. We succeeded for $35 and started our 45 minute ride up to the volcano. We decided to stay at Lagunillas Lodge as it boasted a beautiful view, rustic rooms and a welcome family atmosphere.
The taxi driver dropped us off at the driveway to the lodge where we then had to walk 1 KM down a crazy steep terribly gravel road...about half way down, my legs flew out from under me and i landed face down in the dirt! After many pictures were taken, i finally got back up to continue the hike. :)
When we saw the lodge, we were blown away. It was this adorable little house made of trees and logs overlooking the forest, the cities and man what a view! We ended up eating all of our meals here, where Rosa cooked us huge meals of rice, potatoes, chicken, beef, beans, etc. Then on our first dinner, we went out back to the pond to catch our dinner! We didnt have much luck as the bait kept falling off, so Enrique took us down to the hatchery (dont laugh) and we caught our dinner there. It was delicious!
The next morning we hiked about 6KM to go to see Poas Volcano and another crater which has a lake inside it. It was fantastic and we met a wicked cool couple from Montreal...they were awesome, and we talked about Quebec, travels, medicine and many things in between. After exchanging contacts and getting a ride back to our lodge, we enjoyed our last meal and caught a jeep back to town.
We took the bus to Alejuela and that is where Jenny, Dustin and I parted ways. :( It was a sad affair, but departure always is and I began my walk to find a hostel and they went to catch their bus to the beach!
So now it is Thursday, and I leave in a few hours to fly to Atlanta and I have to say that this has been the perfect vacation for the perfect time. The biggest thing it made me think about is how beautiful life is and how you should live EVERYDAY to the fullest and NEVER ever settle for something you dont love or you are not happy with.
I cant wait to see Izaz and my family in Atlanta and to begin the next month of vacation going to a beautiful wedding, going to the beach and hiking the Georgia portion of the Appalachian Trail.
To new beginnings!!
Missy
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Missy! ]
Your stories have been wonderful. It sounds like you have been having quite the adventure in Costa Rica, and even though I just got back from my own Latin American vacation, I'm a little jealous! Enjoy the next step of your journey, miss you lots.
Sarah
Miss Jenny...had a great story but guess it got deleted...but read your etchings to Eric he laughed and asked lots of questions..I ended up reading it backwards to catch him up on where you've been..where and what are your plans with Dustin? Eric's favorite story was the monkey's, turtles and your dinner from the hatchery...oh how well you know us for just as I read your don't laugh we both were doing just that..did they fry the fish?? Did anyone show you the right way to eat the fish and enjoy the delicacy of sucking out the eyes! That was special in Peru! I must have let opportunity to pass me by for that was too gross...but don't knock it till you try it...thought you and Dustin could experience it for us!!
take care, be safe...we look lone-ling at the Genuine Jenny poster by the head of Eric's bed. Await your safe trip back and wanta hear your laughter..
BTY Judge Irvin is allowing the Gas station case to move forward...still need a lawyer..but so far so good!
Chris, Brian and Eric
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