The first full day we took it easy on them by taking them to a class at UCR, lunch at Aroma’s, a trip to the feria and a ride around San Ramon.
For 2 nights we stayed at the Hotel Arenal Paraiso in a cabin facing Arenal volcano in hopes that they would not only see the volcano in the day but watch it erupt at night.
Because it was so overcast and rainy, they finally got to see Arenal when we drove up to the Arenal Observatory Lodge. Visability is possible at the lodge because it is on the other side of Arenal and higher in elevation.
Dave drove me, Mom and Matt to the Basilica in Cartago one day. The next day he drove us to see the topiaries in Zacero and to shop in Sarchi.On November 25th, we took Mom and Matt to the Brinks to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving sit down meal prepared and presented lovingly by Arden and Dave for 34 Gringos!
The day after that wonderful first Thanksgiving feast celebrated here in Costa Rica, we had to kiss Matt goodbye as he had to go back to Texas.
Before Dave’s Mom left to go back to Florida, we took her to meet other friends, shopping, to the Zoo Ave zoo and to Poas volcano.
WHEW! They both probably needed a vacation from the vacation! Read more Entry>>
