Thursday - today was a shorter 15km hike sandwiched between long yesterday and longer tomorrow. It was sort of a 'more of the same' hike with steep roads and coffee plantations.

We had great, cool weather most of the day with clouds billowing all around us but no rain. The wind was very strong at points.

Learning how the coffee is picked, measured, transported, and processed was interesting. Seeing actual workers laboring in the sun on the steep hillsides was sobering.

Our hike ended with a nice lunch at a home on a mountain with views far out over the valley. From there, a shuttle took us to our lodging in a different town. Tonight, it is a private house being rented out.

I don't think I'll ever really figure out how to get a hot shower in Costa Rica. The electric heater in the showerhead is a great idea but seems impossible for me to regulate.

You can see our progress at Hikers Social and pictures on Instagram