Rubber Dingy Rapids on the Bolsa

Woke up after a good cool sleep. Planning MDT over breakfast and coffee to look at how we can fit everything else we want to see in this beautiful country into just one more week! A challenge, but we have a vague plan… also managed to fathom the interesting outdoor washing machine which was much needed!

Today was white water rafting with Arenal Rafting. Jader was our rafting guide / comedian! When asked how long he’d been doing it he joked it was his second day, and ended the introductory talk with “go big or go home”. It was a 40 minute bus ride passing fields of sugar cane, fruits, eco fences (lines of trees). We pulled over to check out a wild sloth sleeping in a low tree (wouldn’t have spotted without Jader as it looked like a hairy coconut). We then disembarked at the bank of the river Bolsa and were suited and booted ready.

We were in a boat with an interesting Native American traveller named Lou, and we all agreed it was an enjoyable few hours. The break for fresh fruit served on overturned rafts as tables was a lovely refreshing touch - the mango and pineapple were so sweet, fresh and juicy; not like the shipped over ones we get in the UK. I was astonished we didn’t capsize like 2 other rafts, but I must say our paddling was on-point which must have helped. Also great to see some huge iguanas relaxing in the trees (Godzilla), a token heron, and cormorants.

Had dinner back at rafting HQ and had a good laugh at the action shots taken. It was then back to our “Bee House” for a rest and more planning.
Leftover ingredients for quesadillas for tea too. Relaxing end to a fun-filled day!Read more