Next to the gondola is a trail leading back to the cliff face, where a surprisingly large waterfall pours into a surprisingly small stream. We walked up the trail a bit to get a closer look. As if the bend in the trail and the thick overgrowth wasn't enough, a rope was pulled between some trees clearly indicating that Man was not intended to go further. Not to be put off, Alexandra pushed the rope aside and scampered up the rocks to the fast water and slick rapids. A hop and a skip, and then a long crawl up a slippery grass slope later, we're at the base of the falls. From up close the sound is overwhelming, and the view is wonderful.
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