Bristol Buzz: Victoria Falls.

On Tuesday, I went to Victoria Falls with the RSO (Ross spouse organization). This was the first trip in a few weeks due to all the rain on the island. The ride to the start of the hike was much longer than the hike itself. The ride was roughly 2 hours on windy roads in the terrorist van to hike the 45 intense minutes to the Falls. Victoria Falls is not a long hike but a physical one and pretty dangerous if there is lots of rushing water from the mountains. So, the hike literally criss-crossed the same river, some spots were shallow, maybe to my knees and others at least to my waist. We had to climb rocks, which isn't so bad but presents a whole new challenge when you are soaking wet. Your foot just is never steady enough. We had quite a few girls fall into the river- it was humorous- the screaming from the shock but then realizing that you just stand up. When on these hikes you bond with the spouses whether you want to or not... there is nothing like bonding like having to help your fellow spouse up the rocks by grabbing their butt and pushing them up! It was kind of like an adventure course that the bad kids get sent to in high school to learn how to play well with other... not that I went, I just heard :)

I think I may say this often, but this spot may have taken a top place on favorites of the island. Swimming in the water was incredible and to know that the water is rushing from the boiling lake ( the volcano) is even crazier! The groups that you go on these little adventures with are a blessed bunch. There are days that are stressful here but I truly am experiencing things that most people will never get the chance to see. This island is amazing.

Some of the group after crossing the river.