More of Costa Rica

During the second week, we stayed at a different place almost every night. We went to the Arenal Volcano and the Monteverde Cloud Reserve....both amazing places! It was a bit chilly in those parts, and we went on a hike through the rain forest during a HUGE rainstorm. We had to keep reminding ourselves that we were in a "rain forest", and it tends to "rain" there! We spent one night at the Arenal Observatory Lodge, and I consider it one of the most amazing places in the world. The rooms were nothing fancy, but the surroundings were absolutely breathtaking. I get chills just thinking about it!

In Monteverde, we were able to spend a day at Selvatura Adventure Park. We went on a zip line, which was a real highlight for the kids (and Todd & I too!). They also have an amazing butterfly garden, a reptile exhibit, and a hummingbird garden. Our accomodations at Hotel Fonda Vela were rustic, but could not be in a more beautiful spot. At this point, we were starting to feel at home with the "rusticness" of Costa Rica.