Melina and George invited the Peregrine staff over for dinner last night and I learned more about their program that works to conserve endangered birds of prey. The Peregrine Fund has been working to increase the orange-breasted falcon population in Belize (and Panama) over the past few years. They release young falcons at a "hack site" on 
George and Melina's property. A hack box was built on the escarpment and the falcons return here for food and protection if needed. 
From the hack site, I hiked my way back down to the farm. Along the way I noticed some debris just off the road. I hiked downhill a bit and found the site where a small plane had crashed on George and Melina's property along the escarpment in 2005. It is a truly sad love story. A couple on their honeymoon set out in stormy weather to reach their resort in the Pine Ridge. The couple and the pilot all died in the crash. 
More views from the esc
arpment
Later in the day, Dave (George's friend) and I hiked to Orchid Falls and back...about a 45-60 minute hilly trek each way from the farm but well worth the pain. I plan to use all these hills to prepare for my future hike up the Inca Trail (Peru)!! You could see the farm in the distance.
George's new road to Orchid Falls.
The water at Orchid Falls was very silty from all the rain that fell the previous day. We still went for a swim anyway!
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