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Climbing the Volcano

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March 26th 2015
As has become my habit of late, the first thing I do upon awakening is look out my front door to gaze at the Arsenal volcano, but today with some trepidation. Today is the day we are going to climb it. It sure looks high, and steep. We have until this afternoon before the bus arrives so we spent the morning just lazing around. I even had a rare morning nap. After all, it is a vacation! Short ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Alajuela

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Costa Rica is a Central American success story: since the late 19th century, only two brief periods of violence have marred its democratic development. Although still a largely agricultural country, it has expanded its economy to include strong techn... ... read more