Hanging Bridges & The Springs Resort

Here's a self-portrait on one of the Hanging Bridges.  The Arenal Volcano is in the background.  We took a 2-hour hike through lush tropical jungle/rain forest and crossed many bridges like this one.  The bridges are suspended 200 feet or so above beautiful creeks that are flowing below.  The whole time we were hiking we could hear the sound of the water flowing in the creeks--Nature's very own feng shui.

Later we stopped for a small bite to eat and a glass of wine before moving on to The Springs Resort.  It's a 5-star resort that offered a 2-day pass for locals who aren't staying there--only $40.  As hot springs with amenities go that's a fantastic deal. The cheapest room we could find online at the place is $340 in the slow season.   We'll return this afternoon for our second day of soaking while enjoying adult beverages with the volcano nearby.

Here's a shot of one small man-made waterfall--there are many of these all over the pool and hot springs area of the resort.

Here's another that I call "Feet, Jacuzzi, Volcano":

And another taken in the bar where you can submerge yourself in regular-temp water while enjoying food and drink.

This morning we take a guided tour on horseback here on the ranch.  After lunch we'll head back to La Fortuna and The Springs.

Definitely Pura Vida!