Guyana - "Cherokee 2568 Romeo - Climb and maintain 10,000"

There are no words to describe the experience of seeing Kaieteur Falls yesterday. It was beyond incredible! Kaieteur Falls is one of the most powerful waterfalls in the world, as well as one of the tallest single drop falls (822 ft - about 5 times higher than Niagara Falls). Our ride was a Cessna Caravan, with 12 passengers plus the pilot and co-pilot. Side note: Amanda and I were both incredibly surprised when the pilot turned to talk to the passengers and he was a blonde-haired, blue-eyed Canadian. Not what we were expecting at all, but a pleasant surprise. ;)

The flight took about an hour, and we were cruising over completely untouched jungle the entire time. Less than 50% of that section of the Amazon has been explored. We were in uncharted territory, and it was amazing! Amazon Rainforest as far as the eye could see. I am still in absolute awe.

Our first view of the falls was from the plane. Again, there are no words to sufficiently describe how awesome this view was.

Once we landed, we were off on our rainforest trek! We saw some amazing foliage and even a rare Golden Frog! The Golden Poison Dart Frog is one of the deadliest animals on the planet, with enough poison to kill 10 grown men! We did not find this out until after we got close enough to take a picture. :)

We hiked to 3 different vantage points, and each time the view was spectacular. There's not much to say, so enjoy the pictures!

It rained at this first lookout, but I'm so glad it did!! (see later pictures)

The first of many rainbows we saw that day. :) :)

Not going to lie, it was a little freaky dangling my legs over
the edge of the cliff. :) But the view was INCREDIBLE!

Once we boarded the plane to head back, the pilot took us around for a few more passes of the falls. He then backtracked and turned back to follow the river...to then dive over the falls! It took us all by surprise, but it was so cool! The plane tires were practically touching the water! We definitely got an up close and personal view of the waterfall. :)

Mist behind the waterfall.

The edge of the waterfall, just before we dove over the edge. :)

We also got a nice view of the city of Georgetown on the way back. It's such a colorful city!!

All-in-all, an incredible day yesterday. I am so glad I got to see Kaieteur Falls, and I hope I get to go back someday.

Much Love,

Joslyn

P.S. In his had are the depths of the earth, and the mountain peaks belong to him. The sea is his, for he made it, and his hands formed the dry land. -Psalm 95:4-5