Today the bus took us 1.5 hours to Buena Vista Ranch where we chose from their variety of activities. No one chose the 45 minute horse ride to the hot springs. Instead everyone did the zip lines and/or hanging bridges followed by the waterslide and lunch. There were 10 zips - not very fast, long or high but nonetheless fun! It was Kate's 1st time and she did great! Craig finally got to see monkeys - there was a troop on the trees next to our zip lines. The tranquil hanging bridges offer birds-eye views of the forest. Since I took a brief tour on them - scenic but uneventful - I got to the waterslide a little late so I caught it just as our group was starting to come down. At 400 meters long, the slide is fast and almost flips you a few times. You have to use a tube and helmet. Girls have to wear a girdle but full-on body armor might be more appropriate. Chris said it was fun but hurt a little. Kate thought it was so-so but didn't go again. Greg went screaming by - videoing his whole ride. Most people looked like they were either in pain or struggling. Not very convincing for me so I played photographer.
We got back to the hotel and went swimming together one last time in Costa Rica's Pacific Ocean. Playa Hermosa has very gentle waves perfect for hanging out - you wouldn't come here to surf.
Next it was Jeremy's turn to join Glenn in the confessional. However in the typical teenage way, rather than talk to each other, they chatted through Facebook.
For our last sunset, Tauck threw a beach party with a bonfire, food, drinks and marimba music. The 15 kids on the tour connected at the party, playing games, and then sat together at dinner.
Tomorrow we head to Arenal volcano area in the north central part of the country.
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