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We managed to see most of the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano on our visit to the National Park - except the peak which was constantly wreathed in cloud, which also meant that we were not allowed to hike to the crater. Pity as this is classed as one of the best hikes in the country.
The alternative was a walk to the Cangreja waterfall which was tremendous - the swim in the pool was very refreshing and just a bit cooler than my last swim in the Pacific. We also walked around the park and saw the mudpots, fumaroles and mini volcanoes spouting sulphurous steam which killed the wildlife all around. We stayed at Rinconcito Lodge which is very remote and the first time on our trip that we felt we should have hired a car. Having said that, the roads up there are so bad that I was quite happy to pay the taximan his $30 for each trip.
We are currently in Liberia enjoying their Fiesta de Toros which has bullriding, cowboy parades, bands and dancing until the early hours and fireworks every morning at 5.00am - decided that one night was enough and heading south later today - determined to get to the top of one of these volcanoes.
Kept my promise and replaced Linda´s watch as soon as we got here - was very glad to see that it was still working when we got up this morning having spent nearly 5 pounds on it!