Fataua

If you are ever looking for a perilous adventure on Papeete.....hike Fataua. The trail is a few miles off the road and then aggressively climbs for another few hours. I believe it took us 1.5 hours to make it up to the lagoon that feeds the waterfall. You actually swim right up to the edge of the waterfall.....and hold on so the current doesn't pull you over the edge.





One false step up there and it will be your last. The trails literally are only about 2-3 feet wide.

The reward is truly amazing and awe inspiring.

More Info.....circa 1910

Beautiful Morning with Solitude

Oh yes....

A nice 8 hour flight....arriving at 4:00am local time.

10,9,8,7,6,5

Only one more day to go......

Back from Puerto Rico....

FYI....flying from San Diego, to DC and then to Puerto Rico takes around 10-12 hours. The weather in Puerto Rico was less than desirable but it was nice nonetheless.

The food in Puerto Rico......although not spicy, is amazing! You have to eat mofongo in Old San Juan. The cocktails they make in the bars are normally made with fresh squeezed juices.

I have to thank Jose for being the tour guide.....since he grew up in Puerto Rico he was able to take us gringos to the local spots/tourist hang outs.

I feel bad for that chick who got too drunk last night and threw up in the airplane.....I feel even worse for the folks who were on the plane with her!

Off to....Puerto Rico!

Taking the red eye from San Diego tonight.

Things are heating up

T minus 8 days......

May 28th 2010

The beginning.

May 10th 2010

The death of something good and something I will never forget.