Time to fly

After a great deal of hiking in Arenal, it was time to view the rainforests in a different way. We enjoyed the cloud forests of Monteverde by flying over the top of them on a canopy tour. It goes something like this. After gearing up in a lovely harness, helmet, and worn out gloves, you sit through a very basic flying lesson. Next you climb the first tour, with your harness safely (at least I felt pretty safe) clipped to a cable. The guide says, "Sit back, bend your knees, one hand stop when you get the signal." Then you are pushed out over the trees to fly.

Mindy Soars . . . What a great way to celebrate turning 60!

You soar from platform to platform to platform. Some were short and quick. Others were hundreds of feet long and really gave you a chance to enjoy the stunning view.
About 2/3 of the way through the tour, it was time for a new adventure. The Tarzan Swing - climb a tall tower, jump off, scream.