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.
2 comments:
Gorgeous...absolutely gorgeous. And I agree, some of the most beautiful sights are the simplest.
-Katie
p.s. and you said i wouldn't remember!! did you get your map filled in yet?
Not yet, I plan on filling it in beginning next week. Will probably be heading to South America by November 1st or sooner.
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