Camp at top of Kopinang Falls
Hike through Jungle
waterfall to a higher platform . The cold water rushing over my shoulders felt therapeutic . The soft light leaking through the canopy made photos obligatory . That light wouldn ’ t last forever , so we got ready and returned to the village for dinner and rest .
The first night was cold and foggy . A blanket and warm clothes were enough to keep me comfortable . The entire group slept in hammocks slung inside the pavilion . Falling asleep was easy despite the expectation and excitement of the first day ' s activities .
Wailang Palu Falls
Morning came quietly . The sunlight cut the fog and warmed the air . Birds , insects and people were much livelier after the sky cleared up . After the group ate breakfast brought by the guides , we spent the next half hour packing our things to prepare for a full day of hiking . We had two more falls to see and one night of camping in the mountains .
The second hike was more
challenging from the start . After leaving the savannah , we passed through village farmland and crossed a few streams in the forest . All the while , we had been climbing the mountain at a gentle incline . We walked until we came to a fork in the path . Straight ahead was the way to Kopinang Falls , and to the right , a detour to Pelu Palu , the second waterfall . We continued along the detour until we came to a stream similar to the one leading to Wailang Palu . We left most of our things in a small thatch shed near the water ’ s edge and walked along the bank toward the source . Soon ,
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