Hiji Falls

When we were in the northern part of the island, we also decided to go to Hiji Falls with Colleen & TJ. Joe and I had heard mixed reviews about going up here -- but thought we'd give it a try anyways.

I always enjoy starting a hike with a sign like this......The start of the hike has this beautiful little waterfall/dam.

Not only were there signs about no bathrooms, there were also many warnings about the habu. This immediately became a very alert hike!

This hike is not for the faint of heart -- lots of stairs and overlooks.

The halfway point was a suspension bridge, which overlooked the jungle that we were in.

At this point in the trip, I began to feel like Gus-Gus from Cinderella. At the end, when he and Jack are rushing up to Cinderella's tower with the key?

Again, very amusing, if not alarming, signs along the way.

Here, the water began to pick up speed -- so I knew we had to be getting close!

We made it to Hiji Falls! It really was beautiful -- and I was glad I made the trip.

On the way back, Joe and TJ were very excited to have spotted this little fellow. Colleen & I had no desire to see him up close. (Apparently, this photo makes the snake look much larger than it was).

It was only as I was getting this post together, that I noticed how many pictures Joe took of all the bugs on this hike. He can post about that by himself one day!!!