Volcán Irazú and Orosi Valley

We had a week off of school for Semana Santa.  We decided to have a "staycation".  We rented a car for a few days and drove to places that are hard to get to in a bus.  It was nice having a little freedom! 

One of those days we went to an active volcano in the area - Irazu Volcano.  It is about an hour away from our house.  This is the highest active volcano in Costa Rica.  You can drive up to the crater, so it was a pretty easy trip.  It was pretty cold being up that high and super windy. 

I was the only one who got sunburned on my face - forgot my hat!

Juliana has the best seat in the house!

The main crater

Old ash from previous eruptions.  Looked like a desert.

After the volcano, we drove to a park that overlooked Orosi Valley.  

We ate a picnic

Took a little rest

Slid down the hill

One of the views

Played on the playground

Threw some sticks

Time to head home

Someone was wiped out after our fun day!

We are so blessed to be able to study in such a beautiful country.  God is good!