A Wildflower Morning

  I don't tutor on Mondays, because that is still Sunday in the states, and my students need to have all weekend free from school.   On Monday, I started the day out right, spending time with God, then I went walking around 6AM, in the dark, before it got hot.  Rob walked with me too, but I must say, it is hard to get him out of bed to enjoy the quiet part of the morning outside.  So I am really thankful when he does come.  I spent some time doing housework, sweeping, cleaning the bathroom a bit, and doing some laundry.  I have a real wash machine and dryer here.  Then I starting doing what I really wanted to do, drawing and painting some of the fish I saw on Sunday, at Piti Bomb Hole Marine Preserve.   The fish and coral are thriving there now because no fishing or boating is allowed in the marine preserve. This was not true in the 1970's.  I read that the ocean floor was red clay sediment washed down the river and into this ...

Sunday, February 3, 2013, looked great and everyone was geared up for a hike to Tarzan Falls Waterhole for a splash and a swim. The trail head is at the highest point of the cross island road.  Jeep trails snake around in all directions from this point.  Choose your favorite, and try not to get lost.  The red dirt is very red, pretty, but it stains. At some point the "trail" branches,  the one to the left goes to the falls.  We took the one to the right, headed towards the waterhole. We broke out of the jungle and started walking down the river.  Interesting pot holes, many with the rock that rounded them still there.  The pool was very jungle like with pandanas plants and vines nearby. Everyone quickly got in for a swim, and then started checking things out.  The rope swing was a big hit.  Nathan takes a try at it.  Caleb gives it a go.  Tarzan. Splash! ...