Author: Jackie
Location: Mindo- Watefall Hike
Today we ventured up to the cloud forest to visit beautiful waterfalls. The difficult hike was well worth the exquisite views. In addition, to the "Casadas" (waterfalls) we saw many different varieties of exotic endemic plants and animal species. Highlights- we saw a pair of vivid green toucans, along with wild endemic species of orange begonias growing right beside the falls. At lunch time half of the group went back to the hostel, while an adventurous half continued on to the last waterfall. Once at the waterfall all of us decided to cool off with a swim. However the water was ice cold and our limbs quickly became covered in goose bumps. Even the most daring of us could not stand the cold water long. Once of the water we got ready and hiked back to the hostel. After we enjoyed a relaxing siesta we had dinner over at our favorite local spot. We ended the evening with a deep conversation about what we have all learned about ourselves and our surroundings on this journey.
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