Treetops Vacation
Posted by Jeri on December 19, 2009
We took a getaway this weekend to a place in Ulumani Village called Treetops Lodge. It’s about 1 1/2 hours drive from our house in Alotau – mainly due to the bumps in the road. This place is across the bay from where we live. It was such a great weekend for our family. Being in the middle of the jungle with a beach nearby and nobody to bother you is truly an amazing feeling.
Here is the view from our little guesthouse, which has power (from a generator) and even hot, running water – unlike many guesthouses around.
We enjoyed some hiking, though the mountain is very steep by the guesthouse. When you drive up the mountain, it feels like the truck is just going to tip over backwards! We enjoyed some of the many rivers around the area. Here’s Hannah playing near a small waterfall in the river.
We came to Treetops last year, but neither Hannah nor Caleb remember it. Here they are when they first saw the veranda of the house.
Time at Waga Waga Beach was one of the highlights. The beach is shaded by beautiful trees. There is a shipwreck there which makes for a great snorkeling adventure. Hannah really wanted to try snorkeling…
…But I think we’ll have to get some gear that’s just a little bit smaller for her.
Caleb loved getting “crocodile rides” from his Daddy.
Hiking was exciting, even for 6-month-old Elizabeth!
Though it’s hard for us to imagine having a white Christmas, we sure are enjoying our tropical hoildays!
Glad you’re getting away for the Holidays…Looks fun…Find any treasure in the sunken ship? God bless you guys!
Josh, I started laughing out loud when I read your comment. Made me think of our camping trip when you were determined to find the treasure in those “caves” in NE!! We didn’t find any treasure in the sunken ship, but maybe if you came, you could find some!! Miss you guys!
Jeri