Our entrance pass at Poas.
Downwind of Poas Volcano, the hillsides are denuded by the acidic toxic gases.
"You are here" at the Poas Volcano.
A view into the main active crater of Poas. The clouds and fog above lifted somewhat at times, but the thick steam rising out of the crater was continuous.
Crater at Poas as the steam blew aside, revealing a pool.
Ruth Anne's telephoto lens got this good view into the crater. Steam is rising off a pile of volcanic ash. Behind is a rainwater lake, a milky blue due to suspended particles of sulfur.
We walked to another crater on Poas, now inactive, overgrown, and filled by a lake. At first, the clouds were too thick to see anything.
But the steam blew aside, giving a good view of the lake.
We stopped at a very nice restaurant during the drive back, and the Chef came out to chat.
Rainbow after lunch.
left rainbow.
right rainbow- notice it is a double, at lower right.
composite of rainbow.
Freeman near Iruzu.
Mike near Iruzu.