We have returned from our first semi-real adventure while in Central America. Yesterday morning we left David and Amy's house at 5:30 am in order to catch a bus out of San Jose. We headed North to La Fortuna on the first of many very small buses. The buses themselves are quite big, but I wish I was sized more like Jamie. She has figured out the curling up on the seat trick while I need to invest in some knee pads for the longer rides. The ride was absolutely beautiful on high winding roads overlooking vast valleys in cloud forests, brilliant flowers in all the yards. Once in La Fortuna, we went for a hike through the rain forest (not much wildlife viewing yet) to a view point of Volcan Arenal - Central America's most active volcano. Once the sun set, we viewed red lava tumbling down the side of the volcano, then relaxed in a wonderful hot springs resort. 16 different pools of varrying temperatures to meet all your soaking needs. Then, back on the bus today. Tomorrow, we go to the coast with David and Amy. Can't wait to see the ocean again.