On the hill just off the junction of the two pools was a permanent structure
that served as both a changing room and a restroom. Note the two small stools
alongside the pool.
by Bryan Costales
(6 of 11)
A snack bar was on a hill overlooking the larger of the two pools.
In addition to snacks, cooked meals were also available.
by Bryan Costales
(10 of 11)
Here we look back over the larger pool at the entrance. To the left, Kaela Tompkins
of British Columbia shopped for souvenirs. She eventually settled for a selection
of postcards.
by Bryan Costales
(11 of 11)
A stump covered with mushrooms was alongside the trail next to the larger pool.
This trail was opposite the entrance, and lead out through farmland.
by Bryan Costales
(1 of 11)
As the smaller original swimming hole became more popular, the owner realized
the need for a larger secondary pool. This is that secondary pool, man made, and
a meter deep throughout. It is fed by
by Bryan Costales
(2 of 11)
The water of the swimming hole was crystal clear with a sandy bottom.
Small fish could be seen swimming around in the pool.
by Bryan Costales
(3 of 11)
Deck chairs lined the walkway around the smaller of the two pools.
This was the original pool (barely ten meters across) which served the
community well until after the revolution ended and tourism
by Bryan Costales
(4 of 11)
The border between the two pools was a spill-way. Here a man sat on a log slice
laid over the spill-way, his back to the smaller original pool. He appeared to be
gazing into the water of the newer,
