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During my trip to Costa Rica in March 2012, I was able to head up to the "Cloud Forest" in Monteverde. I went on a hike on the path "caño negro" which was much longer than epected and in pretty wet conditions. Nonetheless, the hike in new territory seeing and being in a new space is always good for the mind. After my journey to Monteverde, I went to the small town of La Fortuna. On my departing journey from Monteverde, there had to be at least 15 rainbows or "arcoiris" ...incredible. The locals there find it comical when others marvel at the rainbows...its a common occurrence in Monteverde...with clear skies and rainbows galore...it set the pace for my descending trip from the cloud forest.
La Fortuna's landscape is dominated by Volcán Arenal. I was told 80% of people who visit La Fortuna actually get to see the full view of the volcano as there are too many clouds. I was fotunate to be able to see the whole thing and wow what a sight. If you havent seen a volcano as I hadn't, it is awe inspiring, such a massive feature in the landscape. After sleeping a night, the next day I hiked around the Volcano and got to see a nice view of the valley and Lake. Afterwards in the evening, I went to a natural hotspring river where the water was a pleasantly hot temperature and relaxed.