Day 5- La Fortuna and the Hot Springs

Day five was packed full. We started the morning with this view:

And seriously, this photo does not do it any justice. My camera sizes things down. This volcano was towering over us....absolutely majestic.

After breakfast (of the standard- rice/beans, fruit, pancakes) we got on the bus and drove to the entrance to the hike to the La Fortuna waterfall.

View from the top of the stairs. 

The bottom of the stairs.

We were in for a treat....but first, about 10 stories worth of steps down to the bottom. By the time my legs started to feel like jello, we made it to the waterfall. We allowed the kids to swim around and get their fill of the nice cold water for about an hour and a half. They loved it. But then, we had to go back up the steps. Some kids raced to the top....I took about five breather breaks (maybe I should exercise more hah!).

After our fantastic waterfall experience, we went to the town of La Fortuna for some lunch and free time.

Such a cool town! I miss it already. After lunch, we went to Baldi Hot Springs. We had no idea what to expect and whatever expectations we did have, were far exceeded with this experience. I don't think I have any photos of this place, but look it up....it was amazing. We spent a few hours here and then went to the same place for dinner as the night before. Great day!!!