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I am a bohemian nomad, someone who acts and lives free of regard for conventional rules and practices, but also one who moves according to the seasons. After traveling to over 100 countries and all 7 continents over the past 12 years I feel that I truly subscribe to the words of Mary Poxon, who said. "I sought to see the amazing as normal and the daily as unique, and in that swirling paradox I found the joy of travel." I will be forever in pursuit of new sights and adventures and hope that maybe I can convince a few more to give budget travel a chance. Budget travel gives those with little money an opportunity to travel and those with money an opportunity to travel longer.

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

COSTA RICA, Santa Elena to La Fortuna (Jeep-boat-jeep)

Friday June 6, 2008

 Today I make the journey to La Fortuna and the Arenal Volcan. There are 2 options getting there. 1. Jeep Boat Jeep which is highly recommended by all the hotels and tour companies as it is only 2.5 hrs long and a mere $25. Essentially you taxi to the Lake Arenal, take a boat for 30 minutes across the lake and then a taxi picks you up on the other side to take you to La Fortuna. 2. Bus up the mountain on bumpy, teeth rattling gravel road for only 24 miles but it takes 2 hrs to arrive at Tilaran. Then wait 2 hrs to catch the connecting bus for another 3.5 hrs. This option is $4. I choose option 2 for several reasons. Saving $21 is always a high priority when backpacking but riding a bus along narrow, high mountain roads seemed to exciting to pass on. I was well rewarded with incredible mountain views, milk cows grazing on the mountain sides, coffee plantations and teenagers flirting with classmates on their way to school. Some of the best sights are the simplest.