Sipi Falls

I got a late start to Sipi Falls so the whole adventure revolved around trying to stay ahead of the afternoon downpour. I actually considered aborting once it started to drizzle and we hadn't even started yet, but perseverance paid off. I'm not sure it totally mattered whether it was actively raining or not because the mud looked pretty consistently treacherous. 

My guide, Fred, came with a giant walking stick that I almost turned down—which would have been disastrous. Wedging that thing in any solid spot was the only maneuver that helped me on the descents.

We went on a “medium” hike which included visiting two different falls and took about 2 hours. The beginning involved weaving our way single file down a narrow path through corn fields and people’s backyards.

We crossed a few non-confidence-inspiring but incredibly-photogenic bridges.

We made it under the first set of falls at which point Fred asked "Do you want to get wet” and clearly I responded in the affirmative.

I sorta thought this was it and we were headed back to the car but I was in for the best part yet. This involved going under some barbed wire until we came to the "very large ladder" to take us to the lower falls.

So all in all, a fantastic tourism day. Good exercise, great pix, and if anyone finds themselves in this part of the world, I can give you Fred's cell phone number.