A good night’s sleep had by all brought us to a home cooked breakfast. And when I say home cooked I am talking all from scratch. With bellies full it was time for hike up the waterfalls just a ways up from the farm. Equipped with super duty rain boots (gun boots) we hiked up through the creek bed. We climbed up the waterfalls with the aid of some ropes and some well placed logs. The beauty of the area combined with waterfalls was spectacular. Our hike revealed three different waterfalls and a number of wading pools. We took advantage of each and every one. What a place to live. I can't think of many places that have such natural beauty. If you haven't had a waterfall massage in the jungle yet, you need one. It will beat anything you can get at that overprice massage parlor you go to. Time to return back to the lodge always comes too soon. Why is it the hike down is always tougher than the hike up. Well worn out it was time for me to hit the swimming hole. On the way back down from my room I found every hammock full with sleeping beauties. I guess the hike was too much for them. Better for me the swimming hole was mine. All mine, how nice. 20 minutes of peace and quite was only broken by the laughter of children. Seconds later all of the kids were down with me and the games were on. It was all about who could make the biggest splash and an impromptu to game of volley ball minus the net. What a blast.. It's so nice to see children appreciate the simple life and not spend their entire existence in front of an Xbox. After another amazing meal we were on a small hike around Delphine's farm to learn about all of the local plants that were used in their daily lives. So many plants for poisons, building supplies, medicines and foods all just mixed in together and so close to their home. Even a low grade gold panning location their on their land. As the evening was approaching it was time to return back to the house for yet another great dinner by candlelight. After dinner we were treated to another performance by the family and a little education about local customs. Some dancing, musical instruments. The highlight of the evening was the wedding customs. Well, Peit and Mod (Switzerland) were suppressed to find that they were the ones whom were getting thrown in for an arranged married for our entertainment. Pretty fast relationship. Meeting to arranged marriage in 2.5 days. Go figure... Maybe we'll wait till morning to tell them they really are not husband and wife....
