ATV Tour and the final day in La Fortuna

After lunch, we headed to the ATV tour, which happened to start from a hotel at which we have stayed in recent trips. We enjoyed a tough ride through the hilly, rocky, bumpy terrain and then crossed to the other side of the main road to head to the river where we spent about 30 minutes relaxing. Then we drove back to the starting point. It was a fun time for sure, and we got incredibly dirty with dust, as always. Upon completion of the tour, we were served a meal in the hotel. Then we headed back to our hotel.

Getting the lesson, just like we always have to do

Lined up and ready to ride

A look down at the town of La Fortuna from far up on a hill

Group shot alert!

Another group shot! And the entire volcano is in view too!

Trini and I love this spot in the river, and so please enjoy yet another group shot

We had some free time and then headed downtown. After an hour of shopping and walking around, we went to dinner at the Lava Lounge, a very cool spot that was certainly a "happening" place tonight. In fact, young Chris Adams, apparently a huge fan, noticed rapper Lil Dicky in the restaurant when he walked in. After some discussion, he approached the star, got his picture, and enjoyed a state of euphoria that continues as I type. Check out the latest photo in Lil Dicky's Instagram account (as of this posting) for some added proof that we saw the man here in La Fortuna.

Another group shot - in front of the Lava Lounge

After dinner we returned to the hotel. Now we will sleep, wake up early, and depart at 7am to ride to the capital of San Jose. That's where we started this trip nine days ago, and that's where we'll end it by flying home. Into a snowstorm, apparently.

It's been an amazing journey, and the students have been awesome. It's going to be tough adjusting to seeing them less frequently. For now, though, we'll hope for a safe journey home.

Good night one last time from Costa Rica!