La Goma

The Walk 

Yesterday I learned the spanish word for hangover.

It FINALLY stopped raining on Thursday which led to the perfect opportunity to get out and about and enjoy the weather.  We went to el Río María to take in the sights and go for a swim.

The walk was gorgeous.  Tons of banana trees, orange trees, grapefruit, rambután, etc.  And of course, tons of mosquitos.  After a long hike up hill we came to a tiny trail off to the right where Josue announced we were supposed to climb down.  A few hundred meters later we came to our destination.

Me sliding down the waterfall

Gorgeous.  There was a swimming hole, a waterfall and several pools.  We spent the afternoon swimming, climbing and relaxing in the sun.  Josue announced that many of the teens liked to slide down the waterfall.  I was, of course, intrigued.  Josue said that they don't let the gringos slide though, because it is too dangerous.  Naturally, I took that as a challenge.  I watched Josue do it twice then went for it.  He gave me a set of instructions: lean forward so your head doesn't bounce off the rocks, keep your arms in so they don't get caught on the rocks and cut off, and once you start you have to go for it...don't hesitate.  I climbed up and went for it.  What a rush!  I was shaking still when I finished!

We headed home to shower and go out for the night to see a band play at our favorite local bar.  All in all a good day in La Ceiba.

Josue, Me and Sarah at the bar