A couple of weeks ago, a big group of us piled in a couple of cars and drove to the other side of the island to a reservoir that is known for some good slip n' slide action.
It may be illegal, but we aren't hurting anything by being there, and it is SO worth the legal risk! We brought bottles of dish soap and body boards.So, this reservoir is filled with run off water (at least to my understanding) so it is relatively clean. The entire reservoir is covered with a thick and super smooth tarping, making it perfect for sliding.
Usually the water level allows for 30-40 feet of sliding before you go into the water, but because of it being the rainy season the water levels only gave us 15-20 feet.
We are planning on going back in a few month when it dries up more so we can have twice as much fun! There are steps going up the sides of the reservoir at many different spots so its easy to climb back out.
It was fun going down the tarp on the body boards, laying down, and trying to surf down it standing up:
Me and Erica going down on body boards
Andy, Tanner and Jordan
Jordan, Tanner and Andy
We recorded a video of us all going one after the other, crossing from side to side right here. This is a clip form the video where Nate, half a second after this, slips before he gets to the water and hits his head. He had a slight concussion. I cant believe how hard he hit!
Doggy pile on the body board!
Mary, Me and Makara taking in the tropical environment!
It was a rainy day (which helped with the slip n' slide) so the mountains were misty,
and we could see lots of waterfalls.
Jordan surfing down the tarp
It was so much fun going with so many people. Hopefully next time we go the water wont be so high so it'll be even more fun! One thing is that I wish more than anything we had brought some bug spray. It was mosquito CENTRAL, and we all left with dozens of bites.
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