Costa Rica Day 3.

Today I visited the Tabacon Hot Springs. Tabacon is a resort built around a naturally occurring heated spring that flows through the resort. It normally runs at 122 degrees Fahrenheit. Wow. That's like jacuzzi warm! When I walked into the resort, it was beautiful. The whole place was planted in tropical, bright colors and lush green leaves. The air around the spring was steamy and warm. When I changed into my bikini, I felt a little self conscious, all the people around me were Japanese tourists who were wearing very conservative one pieces. When I was coming out of the changing rooms, I felt a sharp pain in my foot. The plant growing on the side of the path had sharp thorns that had fallen off of it. I had stepped on one and my foot was bleeding slightly. After removing it from my foot and I had put antiseptic on it, I headed on to the pool. I felt a little bit better when I got to the pool, though. At least sixty percent were wearing bikinis that are less conservative than mine. The pool its self was amazing. It was brightly colored on the bottom with a variety of mosaic patterns, and the water was crystal clear and steaming hot! When I got into the water, it felt like my feet were on fire! After I got used to it, though, it felt really nice. Apparently, the water has minerals in it from the magma it flows over that makes it beneficial for your skin and help circulation. It also helps soothe aching muscles and any pains you may have. I actually felt my foot getting better. When I got out for lunch, this creepy guy started following me saying something in Spanish. He scared me because I knew he'd been drinking. I went into the restaurant thinking he'd stop following me. But he came in and started to sit down at my table. I called my waiter over and asked him to see the man out. Apparently, he'd was kicked out by the end of the day. After my unpleasant encounter, I had a nice lunch of fried prawns and guess what, Gallo Pinto, and headed back out to another of the pools. This one was not as hot as the other one, it was merely 100 degrees! By the end of the day I had soaked in all of their five pools and had all my aches and pains removed by a masseuse. I also had my nails done, green with a bird of paradise on my thumb and big toe nails. It was really nice to be pampered for one day. I've never had my nails done, and it was much better than I could have ever done. When I got back to my hotel, I had a wonderful dinner of fried fish and steamed palm heart which I found exceedingly odd. I don't think it is for all tastes. Well, I had a good day today, I hope I have a great day tomorrow. palm heart One of the pools.