The weather was cloudy with intermittent rain showers. Coffee plantations began to give away to diverse agricultural themes. Cattle, ornamental flowers, and bananas were evident. The bus ride was , at times, unbearable. The bathroom on the bus was wreaking from constant use and small children became impatient.
Arenal volcano is currently active and produces spectacular night viewing.
The bus left the hotel at 10 am. Costa Rica has invested much in tourism. Our trip was geared to the diehard tourist at heart which became less enjoyable as the day wore on. Our bilingual tour guide was very informative throughout the trip, passing on tidbits of information and indicating points of interest along the way. The ride from La Fortuna up to Arenal volcano lookout was marred by dense clouds and rain.