Upper North Oropouche River is located in the Valencia area on the northern range. It was a nice sunny day to experience the cool waters and swim in the deep green pools.
P1109249 Hikers on their way
P1109252 The trail starts on a dirt road
P1109253 Lined with cool forested areas
P1109254 The road narrows down to a track
P1109255 With a really muddy area
P1109262 Finally the forest trail begins
P1109263 Nice shade from the sun
P1109266 Downhill
P1109269 to the river
P1109270 Deep pool
P1109271 Lovely clear water
P1109272 Fallen trees
P1109273 Narrow parts of the river
P1109276 then wide expanses
P1109278 Shallow areas
P1109279 lined with trees
P1109288 Leads to a limestone formation
P1109289 Scenic area
P1109290 Rocks and logs
P1109291 Small falls created by the limestone
P1109292 The river snakes through the forest
P1109293 Mixed with rocks
P1109294 and twisted logs
P1109295 A nice day for a walk
P1109301 Amazing deep pool of cool water
P1109305 Trekking through the river
P1109308 Rocks formation
P1109310 Wide water
P1109311 The river contours
P1109317 Ripples and rocks
P1109320 The river flows
P1109321 Churning water
P1109323 to serenity
P1109326 calmness
P1109330 carved patterns
P1109332 rugged
P1109334 curving downstream
P1109335 Slippery stones
P1109337 rushing waters
P1109338 then stillness once more
P1109340 Some distance to go
P1109341 Deep waters ahead
P1109343 Some may swim
P1109347 others walk
P1109350 Attractive view
P1109352 continuing on
P1109353 Getting deeper
P1109375 and deeper
P1109385 Lifejackets came in handy
P1109387 Running water
P1109390 downstream walking
P1109392 wide areas
P1109394 rough waters
P1109397 forever downstream
P1109400 Time to replenish our energy for the last leg of the journey
P1109404 A fresh water pumping station, need to navigate around
P1109405 Only option is to swim through the gorge
P1109409 Deep, long and picturesque
P1109410 Some large rocks to navigate
P1109412 A few remaining deep pools to enjoy
P1109413 Lovely green water
