The weekend off

This weekend, we got to take a very needed vacation. We went to Rancho Biaguate which reminded me a little of the tropical hotel version of Crystal Springs camp. There was a pool, pool table, ping pong, lounge and other adventerous excursions that we could do. I decided along with 7 other girls to go canyoning. Canyoning is basically scaling down a cliff with a harness, but we got to go canyoning on cliffs right beside waterfalls. We all had to get wetsuits and helmets on. Half of the trip was hiking on slippery rocks and through waters. In some places, they had us go down the rapids like they were water slides! We went down a 'practice' cliff and then got to scale down 2 waterfalls. The first one was only about 24 meters high, but the second one was 44 meters high. You couldnt see how far up you were until you were leaning halfway over the edge. Scaling down the slippery rock with a huge, beautiful waterfall right next to me was one of the most majestic and awesome experiences in my life. At one point, halfway down, just me all by myself and holding a rope- I stopped and looked over at this powerful waterfall and could only wonder "God, how great and awesome you are". Probably one of the most dangerous things I've done in my life, but one of the most rewarding. But I suppose that's how most things are in life- the things that impact us the most or treasure the most come with first taking a risk and trusting the God will be there whatever the outcomes may be.