Banos is known for its wide range of silly things to do in the mountains. After a quick look at the bridge jump into the gorge Cara decided that maybe it was a bit too much adrenaline too early in the day. The same could be said of the drive up the mountain through the clouds which we chose instead. Although we did all shut our eyes when Geoff overtook a bus, we were pleased when we arrived at Casa Del Arbol ahead of the throng of tourists it contained.
The girls did this – a large swing out over the edge powered by this incredibly acrobatic chap.
And this
The views of Banos from the top were quite something once the mist had cleared.
After all that excitement we had a wander round the animal park where Cara did a spot of horse whispering and after much patience was rewarded with a nuzzle from this little chap.
More waterfall walking complete with wobbly bridge to work off the large lunch. Almost made it for another power shower but scuppered by a locked Alice in Wonderland type door in the middle of the path which stated that a $1 fee was required to continue any further but there was no one there to pay.
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