Final day in Costa Rica

I speak for everyone when I say that Zip lining was one of the most fun activities that we did. It started out as a walk through the jungle where we saw sloths and other wildlife. We learned a lot about the history of this part of Costa Rica- Baru. The second part of the tour consisted of 8 separate cables of different lengths with platforms on both sides. We were high up in the canopy of the forest. For the first 7 cables, we faced forward, but for the last one, we went backwards. On our way back down, we saw lots of soldier ants, and unique trees including the tree that grows coco beans. (Chocolate tree! ;)) Overall, the hike up, zip lining, and the hike down made for a very enjoyable and memorable experience. 

Once we finished our zip lining experience, we went to the beach to surf. We learned about rip currents and how to avoid them. We also learned the basics to surfing. After about 30 minutes, we finally went into the water to try out our new skills. Some of us picked it up early and were able to surf easily while standing on the surf boards while others needed more practice. Eventually we all we able to surf properly,

In the afternoon, we all went tubing on the Baru River. We all had a lot of fun, despite some crashes and flipping. Some parts of the river were very shallow, to the point where it was necessary to walk with our tubes, while other parts were deeper. In some places there were rapids, making for an extra fun experience. All in all, we had a great time tubing. 

This is our last post as we are heading home to the US tomorrow. See you soon!