I have been to the depths of the jungle...okay, so maybe not quite the depths but enough to walk through sinking mud, crouch under bamboo and vines, and watch our trial maker takes his machete and with a swift movment hack down whatever happens to be in our way. This was our hike to see golden monkeys! We even saw and elephant foot print! The golden monkeys were fast and hard to take pictures of because of all the bamboo. They would hop from one tree to the other making it sway down with their weight then sling-shot back once they let go. Unlike the gorillas who were out of the forest and primarily remaind in the same area, we trekked around the forest trying to catch a glimpse on the monkeys. It was so neat and quite the adventure.
We also visted an orphanage. Before my feet hit the ground getting out of the jeep, a little boy had grabbed my hand and preceeded to lead me around. Then we whipped out the bubbles....oh my goodness! The kids would scream and chase after them then come up to us ready at their chance to blow the bubbles themselves. While playing their version of duck-duck-goose, a little girl scooted up to me and grabbed my hand. She then took both of her hands to my one inspecting it; opening my hand and turning it. It was cute :)
I can't believe time is winding down and we will be home soon. It feels like we have been here so long for all the things we have been able to do, but it also suprises me that our three weeks are almost up! I guess that is just how it goes!
Happy Mother's Day!!!!