The hike began on a dirt road, getting narrower and narrower as we made our way along. After a half hour, we followed this sign and were down to a very small path in the depths of the rain forest.
Much of the hiking at the end of the trail was muddy and steep. We had to go up and down many paths. Our footwear was a mess and so was Doug's rear, after he bounced a step or two, but we all made it.
Everyone getting ready for the long awaited dip
Getting ready for a cool down
Doug and Wendy from the boat Nahanni River enjoying lunch after a refreshing swim
On another note: The entire time we've been here in Dominica at the northern part of the island, we have had the pleasure of being in the presence of the 15 year old Dutch gal who is sailing around the world alone. Laura Dekker arrived in St. Martin at Christmas and is making her way slowly along the Caribbean island chain and will be heading through the Panama Canal in the spring. Here she is paddling her dinghy. We saw a motor onboard, but it's probably easier to paddle in this quiet bay rather than get it down to the dinghy and back up again.
The boat "Guppy" as she sits here to the left of us. Laurie has been upset that she has not taken the time to put her sail covers on. In this sun, it takes little time to deteriorate the fabric and could become a hazard later on. Every time Laurie brings it up, I suggest that he go over there and visit her with advice, but he often feels that he gives out too much advice and so far has fought the urge.
