The past two days have been a blast. Cessily took us to two amazing hikes with gorgeous views. The first was to Mount Katsuyama. This hike is a slow hike because you are climbing up sometimes wet rocks, leaves and branches. You have to be super careful. You also pass through points that are overgrown around you so you can't see to the ground which can be dangerous if a poisonous caterpillar or snake is there. Thankfully we had zero encounters with snakes. We did see a few caterpillars, but we didn't step on them or touch them. Once to the top this mountain is perhaps the most beautiful view you could ever see. We could see the East China Sea on one side and the Pacific Ocean on the other as well as lots of Okinawa. I will post pictures when I can get on my computer again.The way down was slippery as well, but we did just fine with a few slips here and there.
Our next hike was easier. We hiked through a creek bed to a beautiful waterfall. For those who have been to Camp Aldersgate, parts of the creek bed reminded me of the one that heads to the clay wall with the monarch butterflies. But other parts are deep enough to swim through which Steve was able to do. He climbed up small waterfalls and swam on the way. I had our backpack with snacks and camera so I was not going to be swimming. At the end we saw this gorgeous waterfall that we got behind. Steve was much braver than I. I slightly panicked when I began going under because the pressure of the waterfall stings and creates a feeling of not being able to breath. So I went in a little bit while Steve went all the way through and then some. He is a fish when it comes to water!
Yesterday I got to watch Steve surf in the ECS (East China Sea). I took a video, but it started recording late so it looks like he wasn't up but for 2 seconds; he was up longer than that and then dismounted instead of falling. He was surfing a reef so he didn't want to fall in an area that was too shallow. Afterwards we snorkeled and enjoyed the sun.
Then we went to get some souvenirs that are practical, but lovely. Thanks to Meg, for commenting on a previous post, we went to one of the famous playgrounds they have here. These playgrounds are famous for the awesome slides they have. Cessily posted a pic on facebook if you haven't seen it yet. First, this slide is super tall. You can climb above the slide to see a great view of the city. Second, you use a piece of card board to sit on or you will be hurt. Third, it is SO much fun!
We will try to leave today for the states.
What a great time we have had with Cessily and David. Thank you guys so much for a trip we won't forget and an experience of a lifetime! We love you both and can't wait for you to come to Connecticut!
Comments and questions are welcome! :)
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