What started as a rainy and overcast day turned out to be perfect for a photo opportunity. A hike to the coastline in Upper Fishing Pond first heading north to the mouth of the North Oropouche River and then southwards to a scenic rock formation that protruded out into the sea.
P1072289 Crossing the North Oropouche River
P1072290 The river makes its way to the sea
P1072295 The hike begins
P1072296 An overcast morning
P1072299 A place known for its agriculture
P1072301 The beach is a protective area as it is a nesting place for the leatherback turtles
P1072303 A clear trail
P1072305 Some areas of pooling water
P1072310 Finally the beach
P1072314 A cloudy morning
P1072317 After heavy rainfall the brown water of the river colours the sea
P1072319 Low sunlight makes some attractive scenery
P1072320 Brown water and brown sand
P1072321 Hikers walking towards the mouth of the North Oropouche River
P1072327-HDR Eroded sand cliffs
P1072347-HDR Brown ocean
P1072349 Roots of the mangrove trees reach down to the sand
P1072351 Still some distance to walk
P1072353 Overcast sky with diffused sunlight creates attractive reflections
P1072354 Even in black and white
P1072356 Cool condition for a beach hike
P1072359 No not a whale, just a log
P1072361 Standing guard
P1072364 Sky, sea and sand
P1072365 'Wandering' trees in the distance
P1072366 Trekking on the beach
P1072367 These trees have faced some strong winds
P1072369 One that did not make it
P1072370 Looking thru
P1072371 The mangrove roots are determined to find the soil
P1072375 A spot of bright colour
P1072381-Pano A field of flowers brightens the coastline
P1072387 Still trekking
P1072392 Expanse of water
P1072393-Pano Approaching the mouth of the river
P1072402 North Oropouche River
P1072406 The mouth of the river flows into the sea
P1072407 Flows from inland a long way
P1072408 A wide expanse of water
P1072411 Bounded by trees
P1072413 Time to trek back
P1072416 Leaving the river behind
P1072421 Not much waves
P1072425 Signs of the sky clearing up
P1072433-HDR Scattered driftwood
P1072435 This log points the way
P1072437 More blue sky
P1072440 Still standing proud
P1072441 Reaching for the sky
P1072443 A cave amongst the roots
P1072447 A brighter day
P1072452 Some trekking to reach the other end of the beach
P1072454 Forested area
P1072455 Cliff erosion
P1072457 A log spans the horizon
P1072461 Beautiful sky
P1072466 Tall trees in the distance
P1072468 A patch of greenery
P1072474 Tall red cliffs
P1072477 Beautiful erosion pattern
P1072481 More cliffs in the distance
P1072482 Irregular rock formation
P1072484 Dark coloured rocks
P1072485 Simply stunning
P1072488 Interesting rock formation ahead
P1072490 Natural rock formation protrudes into the sea
P1072491 Erosion of the rock formation
P1072493 The rocks protrude far into the sea, no access to walk around
P1072497 A good spot to fish
P1072503 Time to leave the rock formation, last view
P1072506 Majestic palms
P1072508 Nature's artwork
