Poas Volcano

Today was all about seeing a Poas Volcano. Poas boasts the second largest crater in the world and is one of five active volcanoes in Costa Rica.

Our day starts at the bus stop at 8am.

It's all too much for Fred!

One bus down, one to go.

The bus stops on the way for some delicious local strawberries.

Almost there and then the bus stops for nearly an hour as there's so much traffic into the park. There's mumblings on the bus, people are restless and want to get off and walk but it's forbidden! The clouds are sweeping in. 

Finally we're in, head straight for the main viewing area.

And here's the crater!!!

We wait........

bit longer.....

And there it is. We all shouted 'Wow!' together.

Really amazing sight. 1320m in diameter and 300m deep. It has erupted 39 times since 1828 the last time in 2011.

We were all blown away (literally as well, it was blowing a gale and freezing) staring into the crater until the clouds rolled in again.

We headed for the Botos  Lagoon, the largest volcanic lagoon in the world whose aquamarine waters are almost 1000 ft deep. But the cloud refused to shift.

The park is home to an abundance of wildlife too. We only saw this squirrel!

This sign lets you know what to do incase of volcanic activity. Number 1, stay calm!

The museum was pretty cool too and gave us a chance to warm up. First time we've been cold in Costa Rica.

The journey back to blue sky.

Boys enjoying the bus ride home.

Then a swim and a curry.