This weekend we visited the city of La Fortuna to see the Arenal Volcano. This volcano is the most active volcano in Costa Rica. The last major eruption was in 1968. The best view of the volcano is between 5 and 6 in the morning when there are no clouds. We had a perfect view of the volcano from our hotel rooms. We had the opportunity to enjoy soaking up the minerals in the waters of the hot springs. The springs are naturally heated from the volcano and the temperatures range from 93 to 104 degrees F. The waters are rich in mineral salts and ions which are very good for the skin. We also took a hike around the base of the volcano and in a nearby forest. There, we had to opportunity to see a variety of birds, insects, and we even spotted some howler monkeys! Adventures like these make learning about animals and their environment very interesting. As a future teacher, I would love to be able to take my students on hikes to help engage them in learning rather than just teaching straight from the books.
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