How many times have you passed something really cool looking on a bus, with no option of just hopping off for a second or two to check it out.
Driving around Costa Rica meant we were able to stop at any and all waterfalls. We stopped in the middle of a cloud forest and patiently waited for the clouds to part, giving us the perfect moment of sunshine. After a mudslide blocked our route, we had the opportunity to just drive around, finding interesting things we never even planned on seeing. We were in control and it was definitely a nice change from the usual stuck-on-a-bus routine.
Chelsea Schmidt (to be continued)