There´s a volcano out there somewhere!

Since arriving in La Fortuna on Wednesday, we have still to catch a glimpse of the Arenal Volcano which dominates the area. It has been hidden in the clouds and mist and by the rain which has fallen almost constantly.
It has made it hard to enjoy the tours - our walk over the hanging bridges in the rain forest on the volcano´s slopes yesterday morning was very wet and all the wildlife was sensibly sheltering from the rain.
When we got back to town, we decided that the only thing to do in the rain was to buy a day ticket to the Hot Springs resort and we spent the rest of the day relaxing in the thermal pools - there are 25 of them ranging from 32-63deg C - and trying to avoid the temptations of the three pool bars and waterside restaurants. Definitely felt cleansed and relaxed by the time we left.
It was also a great place for people watching - although we left before the main tourist rush in the early evening when they arrive in coachloads.
We´ve just cancelled our volcano climb for this morning and are hoping that the sun will come out later today as forecast. Planning kayaking on Lake Arenal tomorrow and then moving on to Monteverde and the Cloud Forest.