Started off with breakfast at a Coffee Plantation. Got to see the whole process of picking, shelling, washing, drying and toasting the coffee beans. Got a picture of this nice oxcart which was the mode of transport they used in the 1800s and early 20th century.
Then off to Poas volcano. The most visited one in costa rica.. probably because its so close to San Jose. Got really lucky. The clouds rolled in about 25 minutes after we got there.. and once that happens they're there the rest of the day and you can't see anything. Took my touron photo in front of the stinky volcano. We also did a nice hike to this beautiful lagoon next to it with this big acidic lake. Pretty.
The view coming down from the volcano. The valley with San Jose in the middle and mountains in the background. It was a bit hazy because its Sugar Cane season. They burn the sugarcane to burn off the leaves and get rid of the snakes that live in the crops.
After the volcano, we went down into the valley and further into the jungle to check out some waterfalls. They were lovely. The jungle was definitely really cool. Picture on right was the first waterfall we got to; Templo Waterfall.. 85 ft tall.
This was the top of the tallest one.. 120 feet. Magia Blanca Waterfall. After a series of about 5 or 6 waterfalls, we headed back to the city. I left on Wednesday afternoon. That morning, me and Stephanie's host mom took us unto San Jose for some souvenir and market shopping.. and also a tour of the Teatro Nacional. Unfortunately I didn't get any pictures but it was beautiful. Some part of it reminded me of the Plaza in New York. She also bought us coffee and ice cream. Best host mom ever. Made me wish I was staying with her a little longer :)
Now its back in the U.S... and who knows when the next adventure will be.
A nice way to end your stay. Sorry to hear you've been sick. What next?
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