We had to try this hike that we missed out on last time because it was really steep and my mom and Barb were here and mom's foot was really sore. Jason and Dylan were sick so Danielle and I went with Lawson, Gail, The Montez's and Dylan Ronan.
The hike starts at the top of the canyon at The Los Molinos gated community, by the restaurant. When it starts there are stairs but as you head down it is dirt and rocks. We all had walking sticks, well at least most of us did. It was slippery and steep, but the views were beautiful! It is quite a bit warmer here than in Boquete and it felt pretty muggy in this area, quite humid. I really liked it because I have been freezing in Boquete.
We got about halfway down and there was a seating area with benches so we stopped and took some pictures and then proceeded on. We were heading to the river at the bottom of the canyon. Once we got to the river many got in for a swim and the rest enjoyed the views. The water was frigid! I was not about to get in and freeze! Danielle stayed in for hours! We all picniced and after we ate Gail and I decided to explore. We walked down the river and found where the waterfall and the cave that we could see from the top of the canyon were located! Beautiful!!
Lawson and Dylan were exploring the other side as we were exploring this side. After we returned they went exploring the side we explored and we stayed put. The Montez's went to see the waterfall and cave also. Danielle just swam and swam!
It was next time to hike back up. The hike itself was only 20 minutes but it was so steep, which is what made it a challenge both ways. By the time we got back to the top we were all hot and tired and we sat on the couches that were at the top by the restaurant. People were pouring cold water all over themselves to cool down.
On the way back home the crew decided to head to Gelato. I left it up to Danielle whether we would join or not. She was so exhausted she turned down gelato to go home! We really had a great day!
The Restaurant at the top in Los Molinos
Preparing for our hike
The view from the top looking out
The view from the top looking down
Volcan Baru
We are hiking down this canyon
Dylan and Lawson
Danielle walking down
a view on our walk down
at the halfway mark Dylan, Lawson, Danielle, Gail, and Frank
Gail, Frank, and Darlene
What kind of tree is this? IDK
This is not a good place to lose your balance
We made it!
The river was cold, but beautiful
that building at the top is where we were
just around the riverbend....
Danielle is getting ready to get in
watch out for those rapids
Gail and Sambra
Frank and Danielle
Danielle and Gail
Gail and I go exploring
climbing a boulder
the rapids on the other side were faster
we are on our way to the waterfall
the waterfall with the cave at the top
keep in mind this is dry season
this trickle is a downpour in rainy season
we also could not have walked in the river with it just being up to Gail's knees
So Beautiful!
This part of the river is super deep, we could not see the bottom
Look at the moss on the rocks here
On our way back we found we could walk next to the river instead of in it!
We come back and Danielle is still swimming
Thanks for watching her Frank and Darlene
"The heavens are declaring the glory of God" Psalm 19:1
"When I see your heavens, the works of your fingers, ...
what is mortal man that you keep him in mind..." Psalm 8:3,4
"For his invisible qualities are clearly seen from the world's
creation onward because they are perceived by the things made
even his eternal power and Godship, so that they are inexcusable."
Romans 1:20
