So last blog went through Tuesday which was my first full week of break. I should probably start with Wednesday to catch you up.
This tree looks like it has been tattooed with "tribal art" but the ferns just grow around the trees like that. Really cool place to walk through.
We were babysitting on Wednesday for a friend, so we had one extra child, Ben. 
We had planned to go to Red Rock again along with a lot of other families. Wes figured since we already had three kids, we could watch three more. So we ended up taking our friend's three kids along with us (friends were working, selling books on campus). 
That was quite stressful once we got there. It wasn't so much the kids, but the waves and current were really strong where we were and we had to constantly watch to make sure no one was swept out to sea. We were fortunate that no one was lost and all were returned to their rightful owner.
We had planned to go to Red Rock again along with a lot of other families. Wes figured since we already had three kids, we could watch three more. So we ended up taking our friend's three kids along with us (friends were working, selling books on campus). That was quite stressful once we got there. It wasn't so much the kids, but the waves and current were really strong where we were and we had to constantly watch to make sure no one was swept out to sea. We were fortunate that no one was lost and all were returned to their rightful owner. Thursday was just for the family. We took the kids through Syndicate park, which is a real gentle hike. It went through the 
rain forest where the parrots live. We actually got to see a couple fly over, which is a rare event.
It was a very relaxing day. Later that night we went to our friend's house to play games. The Karissa and Jillian really love playing with the Farley kids and we enjoyed learning a new game of strategy (don't ask me what it was called).
rain forest where the parrots live. We actually got to see a couple fly over, which is a rare event.
It was a very relaxing day. Later that night we went to our friend's house to play games. The Karissa and Jillian really love playing with the Farley kids and we enjoyed learning a new game of strategy (don't ask me what it was called).This tree looks like it has been tattooed with "tribal art" but the ferns just grow around the trees like that. Really cool place to walk through.
Wes made friends with one of the professors who took us to Fresh Water Lake (near Roseau). 
It was quite a drive to get there, but a very beautiful place and much cooler (temperature
) than home. Dave (friend) had three kids that went with us, plus our two...long car ride, especially for me who had to sit with all the kids. We hiked around the lake which took a while, since the trail was either going straight up or straight down. The kids did a great job. Jillian was packed by Wes sometimes and Laynie (~2 years old) was packed by Dave for the majority of the hike. All in all we saw some beautiful country.
It was quite a drive to get there, but a very beautiful place and much cooler (temperature
) than home. Dave (friend) had three kids that went with us, plus our two...long car ride, especially for me who had to sit with all the kids. We hiked around the lake which took a while, since the trail was either going straight up or straight down. The kids did a great job. Jillian was packed by Wes sometimes and Laynie (~2 years old) was packed by Dave for the majority of the hike. All in all we saw some beautiful country. After a hike like that isn't it natural to soak in a hot tub? Well, what do you know, there was a "hot pool" on our way home that we stopped at. The name of the place is odd...Screws. Yes, that is the name of the guy who owns it. 
It is an awesome place to go soak your muscles. It has 4 pools with varying degrees of heat. 
There is a 'cool pool' that they recommend dipping in before you leave. This place would be great to hang out at all day, or have some sort of family reunion...
It is an awesome place to go soak your muscles. It has 4 pools with varying degrees of heat. There is a 'cool pool' that they recommend dipping in before you leave. This place would be great to hang out at all day, or have some sort of family reunion...Saturday we went back to Syndicate, only this time we went to the falls and we took some friends and their 3 year old daughter. 
The water fall was beautiful, but we were not
allowed to swim, or even dip our feet in it since it is the drinking water source for a few villages around there. We hiked around the park again and were able to see more parrots...only this time they were further away.
The water fall was beautiful, but we were not
allowed to swim, or even dip our feet in it since it is the drinking water source for a few villages around there. We hiked around the park again and were able to see more parrots...only this time they were further away. Wes now knows what it is like to be a tree hugger. (this is all one big tree...the root system is weird.)
After getting home and relaxing for a bit, we were shaken (literally) by an earthquake. It was my first. It really felt like a big truck ran into our house and we were tipping over. Kind of freaky, but it only lasted a second. I guess that happens a lot on a volcanic island...just hoping our 30 year + old house can take it, especially since we now live on the top floor.
Today, Sunday, was another relaxing drive to the north most part of the island. We went through the "drive through volcano", which you really wouldn't know was the crater until you look down from the top.
We also stopped and hiked into a spot that has the water bubbling up from the ground, kind of like Yellowstone, only this water was cold. 
We continued our drive through some of the most beautiful beaches I have ever seen. So far, the best village on this entire island is Thibaud...it is stunning! Of course, Wes ran into a local in the village that he knows! Seriously, you can't take him anywhere without him knowing someone. Anyway, for any of you who are 
wondering where to stay when you come to visit...it is not with us, but in Thibaud. I would move there in a heartbeat.
Today, Sunday, was another relaxing drive to the north most part of the island. We went through the "drive through volcano", which you really wouldn't know was the crater until you look down from the top.
We also stopped and hiked into a spot that has the water bubbling up from the ground, kind of like Yellowstone, only this water was cold. 
We continued our drive through some of the most beautiful beaches I have ever seen. So far, the best village on this entire island is Thibaud...it is stunning! Of course, Wes ran into a local in the village that he knows! Seriously, you can't take him anywhere without him knowing someone. Anyway, for any of you who are 
wondering where to stay when you come to visit...it is not with us, but in Thibaud. I would move there in a heartbeat.Until next time...
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