Hi-HoHi-Ho Off to Hike I Go

View from the start of the Hike

I had the opprotunity to go hiking yesterday and I must say when the invatation opened up to me I wasn't eager to jump in and take my spot on this adventure. I am not the athletic type and have not kept a regular workout routine since high school! I was worried I would fall flat on my face and embarass myself in front of everyone. I thought about it over the weekend and even though my feelings were still ambivalent about the hike I agreed to tag along. The Trail is called "Manana Trail" and when our group saw the sign one person said "Manana? Doesn't that mean tomorrow?" and I replied "I guess that means we gotta come back tomorrow guys!" Guess that was my joke quota of the day, because let me tell you the joke was on me for the duriation of our hike! I slipped and fell on my butt at least 6 times in the mud and almost fell off a cliff or two. I was a muddy mess when we got done! Our hike started at the top of a mountain and you follow your way down the mountain climbing over roots, under trees, repelling down ropes, crossing water, and anything else you can imgaine. Although the hike was brutal to my legs the view was beautiful. I felt like I was in a jungle sometimes! Our halfway marker was a beautiful 50 foot waterfall in which we paused to eat lunch over. The hike overall was tough for me but I made it. That leaves me with a great feeling and I cannot wait to start getting back into shape so I can take more hikes while I live on this beautiful island!

Our Group

Me Repelling Down Part of Moutain

Some Roots We had to Climb Down & Up

Im Done!