The Ladder and Mount Scenery on Saba August 26, 2007
Posted by Emily in : Daily Life , trackbackWe got really ambitious and decided to hike both “The Ladder” and “Mount Scenery” while Daniel and Lydia were here. “The Ladder” consists of 503 steps (give or take a few, Lydia was counting them on the way up) from the Ocean to “The Bottom” (the capitol of Saba). These steps were the only way to get goods on to Saba before Fort Bay was built. I cannot imagine having to hike these steps on a regular basis, let alone carry stuff!
We also decided to hike Mount Scenery. The top of this mountain marks the highest point in the Netherlands. It was BEAUTIFUL!! It is 1041 steps to the top. It usually takes three hours to hike up and back down, but we took our time and ate lunch at the top and made the hike in four hours. Take a look a the scenery!
David carrying Hannah on his shoulders. What a dad!
We reached the top! Check out the cloud mist around us. We are literally in a cloud forest!
The top of Mount Scenery is usually covered in clouds. This day was no exception. Isn’t it beautiful?
It was very cool and the path was over grown with moss. Very slippery when wet!
This is the phone tower on the top. We made it!
This is a view of one of the Villages from the hike down.
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So pretty!
You should come visit! This island is beautiful!