Our driver took us the Aroma Tico for lunch which was a cute buffet decorated to look like the rain forest. Rice, beans and and cooked meats make up most of the diet here.
The resort where we are staying is called Arenal Manoa and it's beautiful. Duplex lodges with private porches and gorgeous views. We are looking at the volcano.
Yesterday was mostly clear on the drive with clear, fast flowing streams running down in to Lake Arenal. As soon as a rain shower would start the streams would turn muddy and the volume of water would jump.
The lake is man-made and very large but mostly undeveloped as it is owned by the power company. Its three dams supply 40% of the power to the country. The rest comes from windmills.
When we arrived we were pretty tired so we revived with a dip and a drink in the hot springs while the rain came and went.
We ate dinner very early and were the only ones in the entire restaurant. We lingered almost two hours and another couple came in as we were leaving. The resort is almost empty right now.
It is the rainy season here so it rains off and on all day in short bursts and then rained hard last night. This morning it is bright and clear (except for the top of the volcano) and I'm watching the hummingbirds from the porch and listening to the sounds of rushing water. This afternoon we are going hiking.
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