Trip to La Fortuna

The trip to La Fortuna was more memorable than usual. We took a back road, and by saying "back road" I am using a very American interpretation. This road would be considered a back road for people who take back roads. We did not pass one establishment of any kind (for the most part) for a good 90-120 minutes. It was just a drive along a winding road that went up and down, but mostly down. We crossed over water three times. We crossed bridges that were tiny, and even crossed one that caused our driver to ask us to walk. Yes, we walked, and he followed, and then we returned to the bus.

The last trip across water was the most fascinating, though. We were really in there, and a bit of water actually snuck into the car. "No hay problema" though! All was fine. In fact, the bus didn't even show the slightest sign of failing in any of these situations. One such crossing even had a herd of cattle and horses in the way, and after a few honks of the horn, we were around them.

Hey, we even stopped to pick up a jacket we saw on the road along the way...and then about 45 minutes later, we saw some folks on horseback. The driver stopped, and we asked if the jacket belonged to them. Sure enough, it did. It was just that kind of ride. Totally ridiculous but lots of fun. Enjoy the photos, and you can also enjoy a video of the river crossing that is currently up in the Cohen's Videos folder.

Amazing view #1

Amazing view #2

That's the bridge we walked over, and there's our bus

Cattle that had to move out of our way to continue forward

Amazing view #3 - this is the Arenal Volcano, and we are very close to it this weekend

Passenger view of the bus driving through what some may consider a river