Few things beat the sense of freedom of a naked swim at a waterfall with no one else around - sadly the forest behind where I’m standing has been cleared to build a road and a restaurant with a view of this waterfall. I’ve marked my calendar to come back as often as I can and enhance the tourists’ view. 🍑#bali #nature #skinnydipping
Another share of mostly photo's. And some news.
The latter. From the Vientiane Times (Apr. 7), yes Lao P.D.R.:
"Nature’s new sanctuary: Namdong Park prepares for this month debut...The site is defined by its dense green canopy, fresh mountain air, and the soothing sounds of a waterfall that serves as the park’s centrepiece....For those who prefer a more active retreat, Namdong Park has integrated several high-energy activities into the natural landscape. A series of hiking trails wind through the forest, catering to different fitness levels and offering viewpoints that overlook the cascading water. These paths allow visitors to witness the local birdlife and unique plant species native to the Xiengmuak area".
Potential visitors must note, that Luang Prabang's surroundings are packed with beautiful waterfall locations.
Elsewhere, another report from the Vientiane Times (Jul. 15) on the state of tourism of Vangvieng and where it's heading. Well, not really, it's just an announcement that:
"Visitors to Vangvieng district in Vientiane province can now enjoy more scenic attractions with the pilot opening of the Mokdom viewpoint and Kae Yeuang waterfall to the general public....Perched at an elevation of 1,470 metres above sea level, the Mokdom viewpoint offers sweeping views of Vangvieng’s iconic limestone mountains, lush forests, and the surrounding valley".
Also being developed (but a different project) is a glass bridge (yawn?).
Heading further south. Again the Vientiane Times (Aug. 4):
"The Tad Pha Suam waterfall in Champasak province will soon reopen to the public....Tad Pha Suam waterfall is scheduled to reopen in October next year, following the renovation of visitor facilities, with local communities encouraged to share in tourism activities at the waterfall, according to the Champamai newspaper".
Being completely alone in the nature, allow you to be more open with your body (...and mind)If you want to have a waterfall privately for your own, and being able to swim naked in Bali, you could do it indeed
Struck
Less positive (to disastorous) news section.
A flash flood near Mae Sa (northern Thailand) lead to a waterfall being closed (Nation, August 16):
'The order followed an urgent report from Thongchai Narat, chief of Doi Suthep-Pui National Park, that a sudden flash flood had struck Mae Sa Waterfall at 4.20pm, with minor injuries reported among tourists.Officers stationed at the site issued warnings and assisted in arranging safe transport to hospital in a municipal rescue vehicle.All tourists were later confirmed safe'.
With the accompanying harrowing video (VNExpress, August 18).
More bad luck (?) in Vietnam, where this (DtiNews, May 29) took place:
'A 16-year-old student in Lam Dong Province died after slipping and falling into an eight-metre-deep waterfall while visiting the site'.
Malaysia's The Vibe has it's own tragedies (Jul. 19):
'Operations commander Mohamad Yazan Yahaya said the tragedy is believed to have occurred when the headwater phenomenon swept through the waterfall area, carrying several people away in the fast-flowing current'.
Finally, the Indonesian Expat (May 25):
'Two Austrian tourists died after falling from a 20-metre-high suspension bridge in the Cunca Wulang Waterfall tourist area [Flores].
And the above are not even the worst reports, so do note and take care!
Slip
Back to the waterfalls themselves.
The Khmer Times (Jul. 2):
'Cambodia has no shortage of beautiful places, but its waterfalls remain a favourite destination for travellers looking to cool off, enjoy nature and escape the city'.
pure freedom on an island in thailand 💧🌅🛕🌴 chiang mai, bangkok, ayutthaya & koh phangan 🐝
Concerning Bali, Honeycombers (May 19):
'If walking through dense jungle, clambering over rocks and ducking under lush green canopies is your kinda fun, then hunting for Bali waterfalls needs to be on your bucket list. Luckily for us adventurous souls, Bali is home to the most gorgeous waterfalls, many of which are off the beaten track and hidden from the tourist crowds. So to help you on your next wet adventure, I’ve put together a list of the best waterfalls in Bali I have personally visited over the past decade. Go on, jump right in!Why trust this guideI’ve spent over a decade exploring Bali, and yes, that includes slipping down muddy trails and hiking hundreds of steps just to find these waterfalls. These are the ones I’ve explored myself over the years, and some of the photos you’ll see here are even mine, so you’re getting real, on-the-ground insight'.
Important Update: Reclaim Your Radiance 💫How it’s warmed my heart to see your beautiful selves pouring into the group for Reclaim Your Radiance (a free series of invitations I’ve created to support us all in returning to our luminous nature)! However, in a frustrating twist of fate, my facebook has just been incorrectly blocked for an entire MONTH. So the series can naturally no longer be held within my existing women’s facebook group...💫 What this all means for R.Y.R. 💫⃝⃘ It’s still happening! (As easy as it would be to go deep into victimhood around this, I am choosing to see it as another invitation to not to allow my light to dim, but instead to shine even more brightly. Plus, to cultivate other ways of connecting with your beautiful souls off of social media.) ⃝⃘Email seem to be the way to make sure you receive the content, regardless of the unpredictability of FB/IG. 🌸You can sign up in the link in my bio!🌸(This is new for me, as I literally have never sent an email to my list before now!) ⃝⃘ Though I’ll be sending out the invitations via email, I also created a new facebook group to house the communal sisterhood element. (I feel my intuition sensed this coming, as I actually put a small note at the end of the first post inviting participants to leave their emails if they wanted to ensure access, in case anything unexpected arose! Note to the Universe: while I love confirmations that my intuition is on point, I’d prefer to not have the unwanted side effects!)____________________P.S. I’m seeing what I can do to get my profile restored, as a photo was incorrectly flagged. @Facebook is where over half of my audience resides and it’s important to me to be able to share on there. I‘m always mindful to be within the guidelines, so this is all upsetting. If any of you have navigated this before, I’m all ears! #ReclaimYourRadiance______#embodiedwoman #wombynhood #femininity #ubud #femininitycoach #wombyn #bali #femininitycoach #naturist #nourish #womanly #embodimentcoach #divinefeminine #selfcare #heartcentered #embodimentcoach #thedivinefeminine #womenswork
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