We awoke at 5 ish and John went outside to check our jackets and their state of wetness - they were nearly dry but cold so we brought them inside. The weather, even though it was dark, looked hopeful - it was not raining!! I let John shave and shower then I finally got up at 6 and had a lovely hot shower. After getting our stuff ready for our walk in the cloud forest @ 8am we went off for an early breakfast as they started serving at 0630am. On the way we heard...

As I was awake early and even though it was raining and had been torrential throughout the night I decided to go for a swim at 6.00am - well you are wet anyway so what is a bit more water - that said it was a strange sensation when water is falling on your head as you swim through it!! Even though I was almost packed John came out to remind me of the time at 0630 - he was worried our bags might be late for the 7am deadline!!! He is forever the worrier - I finishe...