Arenal Volcano
We heard howler monkeys for the first time on our recent trip to Costa Rica as Ann and I hiked at the base of the small country's most active (of very many) volcanoes. (They say howler monkeys can be heard from a couple miles away; I believe it, based on those mornings in Lapa Rios.)
As it became darker, we saw glowing boulders tumbling down the right side of the volcano. (It is not hot enough to create molten lava, but spews burning boulders with great regularity.)
For two days we spent much time in the thermal pools fed by waters that run off the volcano. Average temperature in the streams and pools at Tabacon Hot Springs was 104 degrees F.
If Arenal had blown at this moment, as it did in the late 1960's, I would not be blogging now. (Photographer Ann Lynch would have been "toast" too.)
As it became darker, we saw glowing boulders tumbling down the right side of the volcano. (It is not hot enough to create molten lava, but spews burning boulders with great regularity.)
For two days we spent much time in the thermal pools fed by waters that run off the volcano. Average temperature in the streams and pools at Tabacon Hot Springs was 104 degrees F.
If Arenal had blown at this moment, as it did in the late 1960's, I would not be blogging now. (Photographer Ann Lynch would have been "toast" too.)
Labels: Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica, howler monkey, Tabacon Hot Springs
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