Waterfall

For someone who grew up in New York City and then went to Providence, the pace of life is very different.  In New York City, we are always rushing to places and always watching the time.  However, when I went to Providence, especially the first year at college, the pace was extremely different.  To me, everything was extremely slow!!  I would always be walking fast, because I was used to it and my friends would always be running next to me.  However, when I went back home for Thanksgiving for the first time, I noticed that my pace had changed.  I would be the one running next to my family.  I have enjoyed the different pace.  When we were in Pijal, time was irrelevant.  Time was present, but it did not dictate the pace of life, something very thrilling and unique, especially with a New York City background. 

We visited La Rinconada.  Last time, we had lunch there.  This time, we were having lunch in the community center after the hike.  We hiked to the waterfall.  It was wonderful.  We had the option to change our shoes to tall waterproof shoes and some of us did.  We hiked through muddy patches and little tunnels of tress.  It was something that I enjoyed doing.  Learning about the legends and sacred places along the way was awe-inspiring.  We also saws cows.  The hike was awesome, the waterfall wonderful!!  The landscape was magnificent.  Not seeing a cityscape, skyscrapers upon skyscrapers, was a breath of fresh air.  The change in scenery was something that I really enjoyed!!