Day 3

Today was the first day with a full schedule of activities. We awoke to an absolute monsoon.  The rain fluctuated in intensity, but really never stopped.  We all nervously made jokes about how appropriate this weather was for the rainforest while desperately hoping to ourselves that it would pass.  Despite the weather, we headed out on our first adventure; mountain biking through the rainforest.  The rain lifted about a quarter of the way into our trek, and it was nice for the remainder of the ride.  The pace was fairly slow, so we really got to admire the views of the lake and the foliage of the rainforest.  Unfortunately we didn’t see much wildlife besides a couple of toucans.  At the end of the trip, me, our guide, and a girl from another family all raced to the end.  Hancel (our guide) said it was a tie but I’m pretty sure I won.  After refreshments, we returned to our little cabina for lunch and rest.
Ziplining was the second activity scheduled for the day.  Promptly after we returned home the downpour returned with a vengeance.  We all prayed that we wouldn’t have to hurdle over the rainforest at 50 mph with a thousand little droplets of rain smashing into our body.  We must have done something to please the local rain god because, yet again, the rain stopped as we headed out the door.  We arrived at the zip lining facility and after a brief set of instructions we were loaded onto a truck and began a rough, bumpy journey up the mountain.  Ziplining was pleasant and uneventful.  Halfway through we were given the option to do the “Tarzan Swing” which was essentially a 120 foot rope swing through the jungle.  We were all encouraged to do our best Tarzan Scream.  I was the one loser who didn’t scream.  It didn’t come naturally and I didn’t want to force it, so I was quiet.  The entire activity was scenic and pleasant if it wasn’t heart pounding.  That night we ate out in town and enjoyed cervasas in the pool.
Editors note: Apologies for the lack of pictures, but I’m currently unable to upload from my waterproof camera (which I used all day).  Hopefully they’ll be up soon, (and maybe some GoPro footage too?). I'm trying to keep up to date on posts, but with poor internet connections and technical difficulties I'm still a few days behind.  Please find it in your generous hearts to forgive me.

-Juan