On Sunday, an eclectic mix of PUCMM English teachers, Belgium French teachers, a visiting American and a native Dominican all banded together to embark upon a dangerous mission: to conquer the 27 charcos. The terrain would be treacherous, riddled with slippery jagged rocks, deep waters, cascading waterfalls, and steep cliffs. The path would require every iota of balance, agility, and bravery. Boundaries would be set, limits pushed, fears tested.
Ok so I might be a "tad" over-dramatic here. Really this was just an awesome adventure in which we got to climb, jump, dive, and slide our way down a gorgeous mountain stream studded with beautiful clear pools underneath lovely little waterfalls and awesome rock formations. It couldn't have been more fun!
Ok so I might be a "tad" over-dramatic here. Really this was just an awesome adventure in which we got to climb, jump, dive, and slide our way down a gorgeous mountain stream studded with beautiful clear pools underneath lovely little waterfalls and awesome rock formations. It couldn't have been more fun!
Maddy and Megan
From left top: Megan, Leticia, Ana, Pierre, Molly
From left bottom: Maddy, Galvin, Deborah
From left bottom: Maddy, Galvin, Deborah
Over the river and through the.... tropical rainforest., to....27 charcos we go.
Cow on the climb
Just a little rest. Smiling is hard to do when you are breathing hard from the hike!
Did I mention it was 45 minutes up the mountain?
Did I mention it was 45 minutes up the mountain?
Finally, our first pool!
Nature-made waterslide? Oh yeah!
Jump!
Don't look down!
Work it, ladies.
Por fin, the helmets can come off!
We made it!
We worked up an appetite on the mountainside, so we decided to head to a nearby town famous for its seafood.
Pierre and Ana, waiting to dig into their gambas guisadas (a shrimp dish).
My dish: Cangrejo a la vinagreta (crab in vinaigrette sauce), along with a side of tostones...smashed, fried plantains. (Don´t be deceived by their appearance, plantains do NOT taste like bananas....more like thick potato chips than anything)
I´m not sure you have enough food Maddy! Pescado Frito (fried fish), ensalada (salad), and moro (a typical rice and beans dish).
Megan with her pescado frito, tostones, and of course, el presidente.
Somebody´s hungry! Galvín earned a much deserved pescado frito and moro for negotiating down the price of our guagua (bus).
I think Deborah made a good selection with her pescado al vapor (steamed fish).
RSS Feed
