Zip Lining and Hail

Today began with work at the Santa Elena Coffee Co-op. We worked for 3 hours doing reforestation for the coop by digging holes between coffee plants to help catch water and prevent erosion. It was a long job and timed seemed to go by slowly today, but the work we were doing was benefiting the people of the co-op which was pretty cool.

After the Co-op, we headed to Stella’s Bakery for lunch. I’ve missed Stella’s! Last year, the girls and I ate there as much as possible. Stella’s has great sandwiches and even better pastries. It was good to eat there again and the kids really liked the food too. From there, we ran a few errands in Santa Elena before heading to Sky Trek for our Zip Line excursion.

About an hour before arriving at Sky Trek, it began to rain, hoping it would clear up before the zip line tour, we continued with our reservations. Well the rain didn’t stop and neither did the excursion. We got our gear and even a big raincoat to help with the rain. After the initial cable, we took a Sky Tram to the second cable. Upon reaching the top of the second cable, it began to rain harder and then it started to hail. It was windy and cold, but the kids were still having a great time. However, the chaperones were having an even better time. We stayed toward the back so the kids could go first and we were laughing for 2 hours straight about anything and everything. Adam and I went in tandem once and got in trouble for letting go of the cable and pretending to fly. We had so many jokes by the end and were laughing so hard that the zip line guides asked if we had smoked something beforehand.

The zip line was fantastic. The rain and hail actually stung a little bit at times and made it really difficult to see during parts of the cables, but it was a blast. We all came out soaked and with mud all over our faces but it has been one of the best experiences so far. I really like this group and its chaperons. Rumor has it I get to room with the two female chaperons in Arenal tomorrow and we can’t wait!

Tonight is dinner at Gaurida del Sapo and then movie night at the hotel. We are going to make guacamole and rent some movies and just relax. I am really looking forward to this.

In about a day and half I’ll be back in the Central Valley for the remainder of this groups trips. I will write again soon.

Amor,
Jessica Lynn