Saturday, August 31, 2013

Arenal Volcano & more

  I am linking up with Gemma's  Scenic Weekend 

August 31, 2013

Happy Labor Day weekend!

I thought I would do a post on one of my favorite places,  it has been awhile since I have done a travel and Scenic Weekend post. Working full time it has been hard to keep up two blogs so my Travel blog has been ignored. I hope to do more posts in the future.

Some of my other post on Costa Rica



These photos are from my archives and from our trip to Costa Rica. I have to say Costa Rica was my favorite country to visit. I would go back in a NewYork minute. Above is a beautiful scene showing the Arenal Volcano.



We had a great view of the Arenal Volcano from the overlook.It is an active young volcano. It is located about 55 miles from San Jose, Costa Rica.



We had a great tour at the Arenal Hanging Bridge reserve. A beautiful place to visit and I enjoyed the hanging bridges. Along our swinging bridge walk we saw a small python, heard a lot of birds and saw some critters called Coati. I would love to go back to the Hanging Bridges just to take their bird tour and wildlife walk.


I am also sharing some of the scenery from our travels along the roads in Costa Rica. I believe in the distance is Lake Arenal which is a reservoir for hydroelectric power.




Beautiful green rolling hills with the turbines at the top. There was so much to see in Costa Rica, I especially love the lush green rainforest areas.

I hope you enjoyed my scenic weekend.  I wish everyone a safe and happy holiday weekend.  

 Thanks for stopping by and I appreciate your comments. Thanks for stopping by to see my post and thanks to Gemma for hosting Scenic Weekends.
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19 comments:

  1. KayAugust 31, 2013 at 12:33 PM

    Great photos.

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  2. Gerald (SK14)August 31, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    The view of the volcano is great but I'm too keen on the wind farm

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  3. Joop ZandAugust 31, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    A few great pictures Eileen..... very nice view and landscape.

    Greetings, Joop

    Thanks for your comments.

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  4. MemariaAugust 31, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    Beautiful photos!!
    I really enjoy them...have a nice weekend!!

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  5. joanneAugust 31, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    I am so excited to see these pix, as I am going to Costa Rica in November...thanx for sharing

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  6. DIMIAugust 31, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    Hallo Eileen!!!Great post!!!
    Costa Rica is a wonderful place!!!
    Amazing pictures!!!Beautiful view of the Volcano!!!Thank you for sharing!!!Have a happy new month of September!!Hugs!!
    Dimi...

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  7. KTAugust 31, 2013 at 6:01 PM

    How very beautiful. I had a friend more recently go to Costa Rica also having good reviews. The Motion show on the Live Well Network also did a show there...beautiful.

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  8. oldthingsAugust 31, 2013 at 6:29 PM

    Breathtaking photos ! This place is so green and beautiful !
    Have a nice day !

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  9. SoggibottomAugust 31, 2013 at 8:08 PM

    WOW.
    :-) x x x

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  10. UnknownSeptember 1, 2013 at 3:04 AM

    Gorgeous! I love the view of the volcano.

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  11. diane bSeptember 1, 2013 at 3:07 AM

    Costa Rica sounds like a great country to visit. The volcano is magnificent.

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  12. Gemma WisemanSeptember 1, 2013 at 5:11 AM

    Spectacular views. Amazing how quietly turning turbines can add a sense of serenity to the countryside. And that volcano is an awesome sight.

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  13. LynneSeptember 1, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    Great photos, liked seeing the turbines on the hill ridge.

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  14. Sallie (FullTime-Life)September 2, 2013 at 5:20 PM

    Have always wanted to go to Costa Rica. Beautiful pictures.

    I can barely keep up with one blog and I'm retired; I really admire that you can do two (and do them so beautifully too~)

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  15. Marco LuijkenSeptember 3, 2013 at 5:07 AM

    Hello Eileen,
    What a great view did you have.
    So great to see that volcano so close in a fantastic area.
    Good shots!!

    Many greetings,
    Marco

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  16. Jenn JilksSeptember 3, 2013 at 9:02 PM

    It's good to see the green hills but the wind machines are good to see.

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  17. Jill Kristin Ø.RemmeSeptember 4, 2013 at 6:46 PM

    The pictures of the volcano was amazing beautiful. Love the light that this these two pictures have! Well the volcano sleeps, but it had been wonderful beautiful to see an outbreak even as dangerous as it is ...

    The mountain was really beautiful!

    Take care U:))

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  18. rainfield61September 8, 2013 at 3:17 AM

    So basically, we love everything.

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  19. Maria at inredningsvisSeptember 17, 2013 at 2:42 PM

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    have a great day dear :)

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Have a great day, Eileen

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