Friday, July 31, 2009

Rainforest Hike

This was on our way through the rain forest. This is looking out over a valley toward Mt Liamuiga (volcano). If you watch to the end you will see where I pan to the east and you can see the Caribbean. Being familiar with the forest of East Texas, a rain forest is quite different. The smells, sounds, dampness, and greenery are impressive. I guess the sheer variety of plants is also a difference. The farther you go up, or down, the plants change completely. It's very alive.

This is when Karston took a dip in a stream in the rain forest. Despite what you might think about a "tropical" rain forest. That water was cold! Karston also showed off his underwater videography skills.