Our day started pretty early today with a wake up at 6 and breakfast at 7am. Many of us tried the traditional breakfast of gallo pinto which includes rice and beans which we thought was delicious. The we hoped on the bus for an 1.5 hour trip to Sarchi where we learned about the history and art of the art of the Costa Rican ox cart. After arriving on the windy and hilly roads of Alajuela, we started off painting own mini wheels tyring to replicate the famous design including the light and dark colors. When those dried, we went on a tour of the factory where there was electricity that was provided by a watermill and pullies and we saw how they constructed the ox carts today. Colleen today ended up winning a prize for having the most decorated ox cart. The rest of the group did a wonderful job, but altough they didn´t win a price they shopped for their own souvenirs for themselves and family. After lunch, we celebrated Morgan´s 16th birthday with tres leches and candles. Along our way to Arenal, we passed pinapple fields, cow farms and seeing native homes that were different then ours. Upon our arrival at the Arenal Manoa, we were greated with a tropical drink then we made our ways to the beautiful rooms here. Finall to end our day, we went to Baldi Hot Springs were we experienced the 10 different pools with Oh My God Slides and water that was up to 120 degrees in temperature. Tomorrow, we will hope to wake up to see the volcano since the rain and clouds kept us from seeing it today.
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