Semuc Champey {Part 2 of 3}

 {photos courtsey of Josh P}

The definition of Beautiful!

After the 2.5 hour ride from Cobán, we finally arrived at the Guatemala Natural Reserve Park.  Glenn and I opted out of the 1.5 hour walk to the top of the mountain to look down on the cascading water falls.

 Once Margaret and Josh climbed down from the look-out, we all jumped into the pools.  This was the most beautiful place I've ever experienced.  The cool water, cascading waterfalls and turquoise water was gorgeous.

We traversed 7 different pools.  Sometimes we had to jump or slide down the rocks into the next pool.  The kicker, was climbing back up.  I had no swim shoes.  We did have a guide who lead the 8 folks from pool to pool.

Open your eyes Judy!

Diving into the pools!

Climbing down the rocks on my back side!

S-L-I-P-P-E-R-Y

 Swimming in one of the pools

Swimming through the entrance of an underground cave

This place is gorgeous.

Beautiful.

Peaceful.

{more photos coming in next post}