Friday, July 2, 2010

I Finally Made it to a Waterfall!

There are several waterfalls on the island and I have really been wanting to see some.  Last Friday some spouses went to Syndicate Falls and I got my chance!  Here are me, Jacki, and Cristina at the trailhead with our babies, one and two months apart from Shane.  We look pretty hard core, huh?  There was a girlfriend and mom visiting that went on the hike with us and they took pictures of us too because they couldn't believe we were toting our babies through the jungle, but that's just what you do here! 
On the way we saw lots of different plants like peppers

and these flowers that apparently you grind up and use for colds
and of course lots of banana trees
and crabs
We crossed the river a few times along the way and then all the sudden there was the waterfall through the trees

Unfortunately this was the closest we could get because it is a water source for a neighboring village
We hung out for a little while enjoying the beauty while it rained, which delighted Shane. Walking back strapped to Jerome, our driver, not so much... but I wasn't about to turn down his offer, he is one hefty little boy! 

And on the drive back we had an incredible view- million dollar even!
I know there are even bigger and better waterfalls here, and am anxiously planning our break in August when my parents come!

6 comments:

Deb said...

That'd be awesome if those flowers worked well for colds! I love the waterfall and all the cool things you get to see on the way. How long does it take to get to the trailheads?

Jamie and Tim said...

How fun...and to think I thought our hike at girls' camp was scenic ha ha:)

Jessie said...

SO impressed that you did that with your babies! the hike down to red rock was about all i can do with a baby in the backpack. :)

Amy said...

So exciting your parents are coming! I love the free million dollar view sign lol. I didn't know those flowers could be ground and eaten. My grandma used to have those flowers in her backyard.

B said...

I love that he carried shane.

The Fredericks said...

yay! I'm so happy- you MUST go to Trafalgar now- gorgeous pics ps :)