We woke to a fresh pot of coffee before washing in the waterfall. After a leisurely breakfast of banana pancakes, we started our morning trek to the hot springs.
When we reached the springs we could see different areas where the water varied in temperature. The porters prepared lunch which included eggs boiled in the springs! We rested in a lovely warm area which was not quite as hot ... over the opposite side of the springs were the butterflies. There were blue ones, red ones, yellow ones, orange ones. So many sizes and colours. One was huge with green patterns on his wings and a bright red head.
After lunch we continued trekking. This time towards a waterfall which was higher in the hills, hence most of the climb was UP! There was a nice view over the jungle from a viewpoint amongst the trees. When we eventually reached the waterfall, it was really powerful. Great for a shower! We cooled off in the water before heading back to our camp.
The day was filled with many jungle sights. There were thomas leaf monkeys, macaques, various insects, a huge variety of trees, some with enormous leaves. There were many vines, all different sizes and twisted in elaborate patterns. Our favourite sight was a huge rhino Hornbill bird sitting in a tree with a huge yellow beak.
The evening was spent enjoying dinner by the campfire. The guides introduced us to 'jungle juice', made from palms, which tasted ok but a few sips was enough.
When we reached the springs we could see different areas where the water varied in temperature. The porters prepared lunch which included eggs boiled in the springs! We rested in a lovely warm area which was not quite as hot ... over the opposite side of the springs were the butterflies. There were blue ones, red ones, yellow ones, orange ones. So many sizes and colours. One was huge with green patterns on his wings and a bright red head.
After lunch we continued trekking. This time towards a waterfall which was higher in the hills, hence most of the climb was UP! There was a nice view over the jungle from a viewpoint amongst the trees. When we eventually reached the waterfall, it was really powerful. Great for a shower! We cooled off in the water before heading back to our camp.
The day was filled with many jungle sights. There were thomas leaf monkeys, macaques, various insects, a huge variety of trees, some with enormous leaves. There were many vines, all different sizes and twisted in elaborate patterns. Our favourite sight was a huge rhino Hornbill bird sitting in a tree with a huge yellow beak.
The evening was spent enjoying dinner by the campfire. The guides introduced us to 'jungle juice', made from palms, which tasted ok but a few sips was enough.
