Morning Ice Cream Run

The chaperons and I outside of the Hot Springs.

The poor pig.

This morning we transferred to Arenal Volcano, but not before making a morning ice cream pit stop. We treated the kids to Monteverde ice cream at 10:30 in the morning. Not a bad way to start off the day…

From there, we got on the bus and began the 3 hour ride to Arenal to go to the Hot Springs and watch the volcano erupt. We accomplished the first, but not the second. The hot springs were much welcomed and the chaperons and I wandered around together enjoying ourselves, convinced that we are having the most fun out of anybody on the trip—we are probably right. We laugh so much and have a great time all the time. Last night we had our own movie night complete with homemade guacamole and chips. It was fantastic. Tonight, we only regretted going down the slide that can get you up to 45 km/hour because we all banged our heads pretty good.

After the hot springs and dinner (and way too much dessert) we headed to the lava point to watch the volcano erupt but it was cloudy so we couldn’t see it at first. It then started to sprinkle a little and since the kids weren’t prepared, after being there for 5 minutes, we left. We came back to the hotel and played a few games and the kids worked on a small project for their group. I got voted Best Dancer in their superlatives. Interesting…

Anyway, tomorrow we journey back into the Central Valley for the remainder of the trip. We’ll be working in La Carpio (the shantytown) and holding a kids sports camp. It’ll be a nice way to finish out the trip.

I am truly enjoying my time here in Costa Rica, but right now it’s bonding time with the 2 other chaperons. We get to share a room tonight! : )

Buenas noches!
Jessica Lynn

P.s. Family, I hope the lake was great and that you all got big air a little better than the average bear (that includes you too, Mom).