Our family life in the tropics. Lots of music, art, gardening, cooking, traveling, ponderings, and joy. Creating memories, traditions
and hopefully some humor. Trying to give back as well.

October 24, 2010

waterfall hike

Our super adventurous European friends, (who know our surroundings better than we do) took us on a rainforest hike to a beautiful, sparkling waterfall and pool.  But in order to get there we trudged through narrow paths, pushing past the brush on both sides, acquiring some scratches and falling in the water as we passed thirteen ankle to knee deep streams.  My favorite part was the bamboo clearing where the kids, of course, sword fought. Along the way we snacked on wild guava and raspberries, but we didn't eat the coffee beans (red round smooth ones in clumps).  The water was oh so cool and refreshing after a long hike, and Shawn and I braved the cold and got right in...   

6 comments:

tikjewit said...

That's the most-wonderfull shower! You guys must feel refreshed and clear now!

KathyA said...

Is this outside of LA?

Amazing bamboo forest! And that water looks sooo refreshing!

Joyce said...

Love the splash of blue (t-shirts) among all that beautiful green. Looks like a wonderful day! Ahhh... to be under that waterfall. xo

Elizabeth said...

It looks amazing -- like some kind of dream vacation which I know is your home!

Francesca said...

What a paradise!

likeschocolate said...

What a fun activity! Thanks so much for the wonderful card. It was so thoughtful of you.