Day 6: Less than 40 km/h to Germany!

After an evening of what sounded like torrential downpour on our plastic roof, we packed up to head to our next destination of Santa Ellena / Monteverde.

The rain cleared just in time for us to leave the Volcano Lodge. Between the twisted roads and somewhat slippery conditions, we probably averaged no more than 40 km/h the entire way. We stopped by the famous German bakery to pick up strudel/coffee and made a pit stop at the north point of LAGO Arenal where Janelle picked up some road side goodies. For the last stretch of about 29 km, we drove no more than 30 km/h on a bumpy dirt road where farm animals roamed freely, where rivers flowed through the street and where Taemi and Janelle decided to hang outside the car for some fresh air and great views. Don't worry Moms, we were going an equivalent of about 10 miles/h. Pictures to follow.

Now we are relaxing at the German run Sunset hotel overlooking the Nicoya Penninsula and debating whether to do a night hike. Well, to be more specific, Maryann is debating whether to attempt to talk Janelle and Taemi into a night hike. :) Although, after seeing a tarantula casually walking across the road, Maryann might be creeped out like Janelle and Taemi. Lets hope so!