A few weeks ago, we took a “family” daytrip to a place called Waikelo Sawah for a picnic. I have been so busy with the census, grant writing, and trying to get Operation Dig up and running that an opportunity to write about this beautiful place didn’t present itself until this evening. Regardless of time passing, I think this place deserves a post.
Novi and Esty made enough for food for all five of us and the ojeks, and we headed about an hour South of Waitabula. We had to travel by motorbike - ojeks (motorbike taxis) for the girls. On our way we saw beautiful rice fields and open space. It reminded me of Bali (the area just North of Ubud). Our destination was at higher elevations, which meant cooler temperatures – a nice respite from the hot weather of Musim Hujan (Rainy Season).
The big draw to Waikelo Sawah is the waterfall. This waterfall naturally surges with force out of a cave, but has some man-made help directing its flow into the rice paddies below. People come from all around to wash up or just cool off.
We had a fun-filled afternoon trekking around and swimming in the pool below the waterfall. There really isn’t much to say... so I am just going to show you the pics!
An art shot and Chris's right foot. (Perhaps, I should spend a little more time editing photos before I post them!)
The water was fantastic!
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