Day 7--Arenal Volcano

Today we went to the base of the Arenal Volcano. It is an active volcano. We hiked up some lava rocks from the 1992 eruption. We then hiked around the forest at the bottom. We didn't see very many animals, except for lizards and butterflies. There were many different types of plants and trees to enjoy. The pictures just don't do it justice. It was a gorgeous day for being outside.

Arenal Volcano Park

Walking on 1992 lava flow

After our hike, we went to the town of La Fortuna for lunch and to go grocery shopping. (The village we are staying in, El Castillo, is very tiny and don't really have any real stores.)
Late afternoon, we had several thunderstorms where the clouds just opened up and poured, and then suddenly it would stop--it did this off and on all afternoon/evening.