Waterfalls

I thought the greenery was beautiful before. This had looked untouched by the pollution and destruction of men. There was a waterfall so large I was amazed it sat so peacefully. The flowers were all such radiant colors, I couldn’t pick a favorite if I tried.

“It’s beautiful!” I yelled over the motorcycle’s hum.

We parked not too far from the trail. Tadeas asked me simple questions here and there as we walked down the path. I asked a few times what was in the bag he carried, while he refused to answer. He would just chuckle and say “patience”.

We reached the bottom of the falls, approaching the wall that seemed to reach into the sky, leaving the earth. He looked over at me with a sly grin before looking up the wall.

“What’s that look for? I don’t know you that well. I know I do not like that look.” I said trying to keep myself from laughing.

“We are going to climb. Do you think you can manage?” His voice teasing me