Booney stomping

We were feeling brave so this was our first booneystomping adventure without Pastor Dave. We didn't get lost and no one had to be carried out of the jungle so we consider it a big success! First we went to the top of Mt Tapacho, it was fairly easy considering we were able to drive to the top and then climb about 25 stairs to reach the peak. On top were some plaques explaining how Mt Tapacho was significant in WWII, not to mention the amazing view. We could could see all the major towns on the island, the airport, 3 neighboring islands, and a storm off the coast.
Here is our lovely Vanna White pointing out the storm:

Having built our confidence with something easy, we found our way to the secluded trailhead for the "Old Man by the Sea". This hike was more challenging but much cooler. As we made our way up and down the mountainside, ducking under thick "tanga tanga" - (funny word meaning brush) and trying not to slip down the muddy path, we saw several animals. Because "Booney chickens" are our biggest threat on this island (I am not kidding! There are no coyotes, snakes, lions, tigers, or bears...oh my!) we felt no hesitation in taking pictures and getting as close as we could. We saw some very adventurous hermit crabs, a big lizard eating a little lizard, some rats fighting in a tree, and a frog. They just send chills of fear down your spine...huh?


(Hermit crab on a stick!)


Hey Mason, can you find Aunt Kimmie?


This was about 3 ft. long

We proceeded on the path to meet up with the Old Man by the Sea. After taking some goofy pictures we started climbing around on the coral boulders and looking for sea shells. We found a few pretty ones but unfortunately all of the ones we really wanted were inhabited by hermit crabs. PETA would be proud as we did not evict them to take the shells for our own. Crabs have feelings too!!!


(almost. . . got it!)


(Stinky, stinky!!)


(The side of his face is really heavy!)