Day 3 - Heading out to Springs Resort and Spa

Before venturing out for the day, we were welcomed by a troop of about 15 -20 Howler monkeys this morning meandering amongst the trees while we finished breakfast. It was truly one of those National Geographic moments. It is the biodiversity this country has and how "in it" were are here at Arenal.

After a quick 45 minute trek down the "Old Lava Flow Trail" with Thomas this morning, we were on our way to Springs Resort and Spa - "Mama's Destination Vacation". It was about 25 minutes drive from Arenal and the drive was breath taking once we got off the main road. One would never guess that such a resort is nestled in the middle of nowhere.


Springs Resort is a luxury hotel and spa with 25 hot spring feed pools. Each pool is of a different temperature, size, and has a different makeup of minerals in the water. The pools ranged from olympic size to jacuzzi size. They were spread all around the property. Our favorite would have to be the one with wet bar. and panoramic view of Arenal itself. After swimming for about a hour, Arenal decided to come out and play. We finally saw the top of the volcano. Steam rose from its tip and quickly blended into the clouds. Fortunately, the sight was of the complete volcano lasted about an hour only to dissappear again into the clouds.