the erupting pimple
Jan 25th, 2008 by enroute
La Fortuna, 25.01.2008
The volcano Arenal is active. Since 1968, the gigantic pimple is open.
Almost 40 years ago, it awoke with some leathal explosions and ever since, it has been active again. It is good to live near an active volcano, because you can be sure that the pressure is constantly released.
If Arenal would suddenly be silent, people woud have reason to be worried.
So also we are happy to be temporary residents of this huge rumbeling and lava spitting pimple. The area around is very fertile and we enjoy a room in a real eco-lodge. Surrounded by green gardens, the smell of flowers and the sounds of birds and well, the volcano.
If the sky wouldn´t be overcast, we could see Arenal and at night the glow of the lava.
But since we intend to stay here a few nights, chances are good that the sky will clear up and let us experience the desired spectacle.
After a long travelday from the pacific to here (La Fortuna), it was a joy leaving the flow and floods of tourists behind and find refuge in this eco-lodge, called Cerro Chato.