More like a mountain climb
Nick and I were so blessed with a wonderful last week together. One part of that happened on Wednesday. We got up and has some breakfast, then he turned to me and said, "Babe, let's go for a hike!"
We got our gear on and jumped in the Tacoma. Nick had talked about a hike he went on with some people from work a few weeks ago. He described it, "you are walking on a 2 foot wide path with shear cliff on either side" - and he wasn't kidding! As we drove to the East side of the island, Nick pointed to the cliff we would be climbing!
(I think the one we climbed is the one to the left)
We park a 3-minute walk away from the entrance to this country club. The man at the gate waved us right in, he must of known where we were headed. You follow the paved road until you see an opening into the forest to your left.
It is like we transported into the middle of Cambodia or Indonesia. Green trees cover over you as you walk down the path of red clay dirt. We first come upon this abandoned house/bunker.
The Banyan tree is taking the picture for us.
Then, about half way up, you come across a small patch of pine trees!
We keep pushing onward - some places there were ropes tied to tree trunks to help you get to the top!
It's a good thing I am only 5'2 and a half...
That is Nick looking back down on the Pine tree patch that we walked through earlier (the patch of dark green trees there). That is how high we got!
Nick took a lot of amazing pictures, but here is one that is a favorite of mine...we might put this one on our wall!
On our way down the mountain, we decided we could not call this hike, but a mountain climb. I love it!
We got our gear on and jumped in the Tacoma. Nick had talked about a hike he went on with some people from work a few weeks ago. He described it, "you are walking on a 2 foot wide path with shear cliff on either side" - and he wasn't kidding! As we drove to the East side of the island, Nick pointed to the cliff we would be climbing!
(I think the one we climbed is the one to the left)It is like we transported into the middle of Cambodia or Indonesia. Green trees cover over you as you walk down the path of red clay dirt. We first come upon this abandoned house/bunker.
The Banyan tree is taking the picture for us.
Then, about half way up, you come across a small patch of pine trees!
We keep pushing onward - some places there were ropes tied to tree trunks to help you get to the top!
It's a good thing I am only 5'2 and a half...
That is Nick looking back down on the Pine tree patch that we walked through earlier (the patch of dark green trees there). That is how high we got!
Nick took a lot of amazing pictures, but here is one that is a favorite of mine...we might put this one on our wall!On our way down the mountain, we decided we could not call this hike, but a mountain climb. I love it!
wow! the orchid or the eyes picture..hmmm both my fav! What a wonderful day for the two of you to make one more amazing memory.
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love j
You are one brave girl Becky...when I saw the photo of you climbing up the hillside using a rope that just about made me faint (i've got a fear of heights) GREAT memories for you and Nick! Your 'stuff' will be there soon and you can keep busy setting up house!! I wonder what extras Julie put in there?? Sleep tight..grab Nicks pillow!
ReplyDeleteOooh, I love this post and the pictures - and I've been thinking about you ALL DAY today.
ReplyDeleteLove and prayers - stay busy, girl!
Sandy