This was the first little bridge we came to:
There were lots of steep steps!
Here is the suspension bridge (about 1/2 way to the falls). It was very wobbly in the middle and I didn't care for it:
...and you can tell from the grimace on my face:
Looking down from the bridge:
These people didn't even bother with getting to the falls, they just stripped down and jumped in!
Looking up at the falls (where you can see the people):
from a higher vantage point:
The rocks along the way were very beautiful with all of the greenery:
We made it!
Heading down to cooler temperatures (notice the sign on the rocks that was warning of Habu snakes - the signs were everywhere along the paths!)
Me relaxing by the cool water:
Michael jumped out to the middle rock for some pictures:
There were only a handful of people there when we arrived:
One of the pictures Michael took from below the falls:
Michael next to the falls:
This is what it looked like when we left - packed!
After we were done we headed to Pizza In The Sky - and it was well worth a second trip back!!
Here is the big "rock formation" from the previous picture, up close:
There were all sorts of monuments - we're not sure what any of them said though:
Like this bird. Seriously. I guess it would help if we could read Kanji to see the significance of this bird, but there was an even larger bird on the side of the mountain further up (we're talking a 10-15 foot bird). Anyone know why they're so prominant in this area??
This was from the ride up there (water is on the left of us) - really curvy roads and lots of looong tunnels:
Heading back down South to hike Hiji Falls (water is on the right of us)!
Matt rockin' it like its cool:
...and then I got on drums and everything went downhill from there!
Katie and I jammin':
Michael really trying to play the guitar well (I believe the tongue was going too - to help him concentrate):
Singing and playing (not well mind you, but still singing and playing):
Now there are 3 Captains in the Hager family (I know...I know...Bryan is a LT, but its equal to a Capt right??!)--and 2 Capt's on my side of the family :) I think I should meritoriously be given the rank of Capt just so I can fit in.
The Col saying some nice words about Michael:
Yeah!!
A video of the promotion (sorry if it bores you, but I thought family back home might like to see it):
Some of the past Facilities Engineers Asst Chiefs of Staff came back to wish her well:
Some girls from my office performed a hula dance for her:
The big guy on the right is also from my office (Shima-san) :)
