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The Poas Volcano


Jeff in St Pete

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A friend from the US visited last week and she wanted to go to the Poas Volcano. We spent a night in Grecia and then drove up to Poas the next day before heading back to my house.

The Welcome Center (in need of a facelift)

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Gunnera

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Path up to the crater

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Formerly Jeff in Costa Rica
 

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When we arrived at the crater, it was almost completely fogged over

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Thankfully it started to clear within minutes after we arrived

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Formerly Jeff in Costa Rica
 

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On the ride home we kept seeing signs for Outback Jack's Roadkill Grill so of course we had to stop there for lunch.

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My lens fogged up as soon as I removed it from the air conditioned car.

Notice the huge Attalea in the background

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The view from Jacks

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My lens finally cleared up...

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While we were having lunch, a few pairs of Scarlet Macaws flew by

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Formerly Jeff in Costa Rica
 

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Jeff,

Wow, what a day! :) And you were sure fortunate at Poas! Those are dramatic shots. I wish we had been that fortunate back in 2008 during the Biennial! And "Roadkill Grill" - just too tempting to pass up! :lol:

Thanks for the great pictures!

Bo-Göran

Leilani Estates, 25 mls/40 km south of Hilo, Big Island of Hawai'i. Elevation 880 ft/270 m. Average rainfall 140 inches/3550 mm

 

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Love that Roadkill Grill , someone has been reading palmtalk and copied Wals idea .. :rolleyes:

Michael in palm paradise,

Tully, wet tropics in Australia, over 4 meters of rain every year.

Home of the Golden Gumboot, its over 8m high , our record annual rainfall.

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Hey that place is really smokin.

Peachy

I came. I saw. I purchased

 

 

27.35 south.

Warm subtropical, with occasional frosts.

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Bo, it was very strange, almost as if someone used a huge fan to blow away all the clouds for a few minutes so that we could take some photos. Then just as quickly the clouds rolled back in and obscured the crater.

Michael, it looks like Jack beat him to it!

Peachy, Poas has been more active lately and has been smokin a lot!

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Formerly Jeff in Costa Rica
 

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great pix,jeff! reminds me of our awesome visit with you!

i really enjoyed seeing that gunnera all over. have not been successful growing it here

yet.

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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Thanks Paul. The last time I attempted to see Poas was with you and Jes but the weather did not cooperate that day...

Ari, yes Jack came over and introduced himself. He's definitely an Aussie. :)

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Formerly Jeff in Costa Rica
 

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ahhhh Memories.... Thanks Jeff!

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

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You're welcome Bill!

Patricia, Outback Jacks is located on the Pacific Coast not far from Jaco. It's near another restaurant called "Steve and Lisa's".

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