This time last week, Robert and I were relaxing in the beautiful country of Costa Rica. We decided to take a last minute trip there, and we had such a good time!
While there, we went on a couple of different hikes. We rented a car, so rather than going on the excursions offered by the hotel, we copied the agendas and did them on our own. It was much, much better this way.
Our first hike was at the Rincon National Park.
We hiked through thick, treacherous forest.
Found a lovely waterfall. We knew a waterfall was on the path, but since it was the dry season, we weren't expecting it to be so big and...full of water. It was definitely the highlight of the hike. (it was a lot taller than this picture shows.)
We observed dangerous volcanoes.
...which reminded me of going to an exhibit at Disney Land.
And enjoyed the various giant tree species. They were so huge and amazing. I'd like to have one of those puppies in my back yard.
Next hike, a few days later... Destination: Rio Celeste Waterfall Hike
On our way there, we stopped at this cutest little restaurant in a mountain town. The hills were all covered in rainforest.
Also, that smoothie there in front of Rob... delicious!!! I think it was banana, papaya, and pineapple. And it only cost $2!
Rio Celeste Waterfall, the highlight of the hike, was spectacular. The waterfall is an aqua blue color, a result of a volcanic chemical reaction from the Tenorio Volcano. It is considered one of the Seven Wonders of Costa Rica... and it did not disappoint.
Later on in the hike, you get to see the exact point where the water turns from crystal clear to aqua blue. Super strange, and super cool.
We stopped at a lookout spot and made friends with a group of like 20 Costa Ricans who said they were all cousins. They took our picture and we took theirs... and when I took their picture and counted "Uno, Dos, Tres", they mocked my accent. It was a legit mocking though. I can't roll my R's like they can. No sirre.
This hike also required great bravery (see below)
And luckily we made it out safely.
2 comments:
omg who are you guys...taking "last minute trips" to costa rica. I mean really?!?! what an awesome life haha looks like SO much fun, I am totally jealous can you tell?!?!
What?! I remember in October you were telling me you guys wanted to go on a tropical trip! So fun! These pictures are amazing! It sounds like you had a great trip! Love the photo with you on the bridge above the blue water! Wow! I love all your cute work out clothes! :)
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