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I updated the Caribou region description on Opensimworlds today.

I tell about my love to my region and grid and why it is important for me. Please comment if you have opinions about what I wrote:

I am Jeanne. I own Caribou. I share Caribougrid.com and Caribou with my long-time close friend Angelic Ronin. She is absent. My former partner and good friend Andron Rae still comes in to help me.

Caribou is my life. For over 15 years I have been working on it almost every day.

When I worked around the world I spent lonely hotel nights here.

In the long years that I fought my two cancers I was here every evening after my radiation. When medication made me sick i came to my islands.

I am still not on the clear. I need Caribou as much as ever.

My dear friend Veritas McMaster made me understand how important our experiences in the metaverse can be. I miss Veri so deeply. You will find many sites in Caribou that celebrate her and her work for all of us.

When we come somewhere in these grids, we look around. Is it nice? Is it beautiful? Is the building or the lake or the environment interesting? Do I want to see more?

Caribou is not different. I try to give attention to details. Do you still want to explore is my question?

Still, you look at us from the outside. It all changes when you enter the scene.

Your thoughts, opinions, memories, dreams - they are with you. Your sadnesses and your joys, your fears and hopes?

I am not the only creator anymore. You create the scene and experience equally much.

Veri told me how virtual worlds affect our brains. She lead me to the link between experiences and neurological health.

Veri came from Second Life. SL friends recommended to seek me up in Caribou.

Caribou was then where she received the AVs that she was helping. They went on to different adult grids for private housing.

Until Veri tragically passed away we worked together on her project.

Veri knew that experiences in adult grids can very different. They can heal but also create suffering.

Neuroscience tells how our brains work. Scientific advances show us how our feelings affect our brain.

I was socially excluded and bullied in the OS world myself. I wrote in opensimworld.com how it hurt my real health.

Angelic and other friends helped me back. A difficult time followed. I am still not completely healed.

I know now how effective and dangerous social exclusion and harassment can be. I am a strong person. Still it hurts me sometimes.

But I was privileged because I could read and learn about this.

Others are maybe not. Some are alone, some not well, or young lonely adults seeking their place in our worlds. For them exclusion and bullying is a real danger. And it is inhuman. Makes me upset, yes.

We don't always realise this in our virtual worlds.

Ihave dedicated Caribou to the road that Veri showed me. I am still far from done. I want everyone to feel equally welcome. To be what they want to be. Where nobody is left out. Where there is no bullying. And where a beautiful and inviting environment inspires to everyone. This work is on its way.

I don't prescribe anything. My intention is just to tell what I do in Caribou. All others do things their own way. This is ours.

I want to show that there can be a way back.

Caribou cannot offer professional help. Maybe we can suggest where to seek it. But we can be here for everyone.

Caribou is my life and my love. Like a Tiger Mama I hold on to my world.

Hugs, Jeanne Lefavre
Millions of stars lit up Caribou when I took Monkey on my shoulder for a little break from my landscaping. I sent a loving thought to my friend Veri McMaster who taught me so much. She is now with the angels, and I miss her badly.

Veri knew that our experiences in OS can have a healing effect on our brains. She went out to prove this by taking many people to adult environments and experiences. We talked much about her project, and she inspired me to read more and follow up on what she was doing.

Veri was right. Environment, architecture, experiences, good relations, can all improve our neurological health. But there is also a dark side of adult life in OS which has opposite effects.

I know it myself. For almost a year I lived through a period of exclusion and harassment. My friends were lost and lies were circulated. I was excluded from all adult events and groups all over OS. If I asked something I was told that these are only my own sick fantasies. My friends were told to ignore me or they would get excluded themselves.


I was as alone as can be, night after night, week after week. And no. I was not feeling well.

My few remaining friends saved me. But I still suffer from what happened.

This is a dangerous game. I don’t think that most people understand how dangerous it is. Lonely people who maybe have other health problems may fare much worse than I did.

I now own a major region and grid, caribougrid.com. I am happily partnered and have many new friends. Some have apologized for their treatment of me which I do appreciate.

I still suffer from the old lies that were circulated. I am not allowed into most adult events and sites. This does not hurt me anymore. I go where I am welcome and wonder about the others.

I wanted to tell this to explain my approach to Caribou. We will never exclude anyone, and we will never accept any harassment on these islands. There will never be groups that exclude others. Everyone will be welcome on these adult islands where there are as few rules as we can have.

If you have similar experiences please talk with me. We don't offer professional advice but it may help to talk, and to know that there are others as well. Such as I myself.

Caribou is Adult rated and we hope that our friends come as 18+ Avatars, at any size small or large, so we can keep these islands open, advanced and safe for all. Ask me, Jeanne, if you are not sure how we see you.

Ask me also for private homes, hideaways and second homes. From villages and tropical islands to countryside and winter snow. From your own island to a village condo. Caribou Avatars have the right built in.

Avatars from other Grids please contact me and we see what and how we can arrange. We will always find solutions.

A caribougrid.com Avatar can be created at http://hg.caribougrid.com:16002 - and life here will be easy. Please note that our server checks automatically that your e-mail address is a real one.

All is free in Caribou. Read more at www.caribougrid.com.

A warm hug to you all. Jeanne

IndigoQueen King: I am new to OS so I don't know about all of the past BS those ppl put you through. I hope that you continue to heal and thrive..when I came to visit your grid you and your friends greeted me with warm... 1 month ago
For the last 3 weeks, I have dealt with a intermittent issue on my grid that has about driven me nuts. I have tested, and eliminated possibilities …..without luck.

Yesterday two of the largest grid owners in open sim, Lone Wolf from Wolf Territories and Josh Boam from Aviworlds, took time from their busy schedules to help finally fix this issue. In addition , Rafael from Wolf Territories assisted. I cannot say thanks enough!

Although I work with Josh’s hosting business, this involved much more. Josh would not give up and recruited Lone Wolf.

In my opinion, maybe this is what opensim was designed to be: sharing of knowledge and helping each other.

Lone Wolf and Josh did not have to give up their time to help a tiny grid…..but they did!

Maybe we can all learn from these individuals!

Sharing knowledge is Caring



FYI. The default setting of 2 threadsets can cause major headaches depending on your region….it is way too low in some cases. You all probably know that…but I learned.

thedeeferry: So, OpenLife has me blocked, so I cannot reply directly to its comment. Nor can I send it a private message which I prefer. I apologize to any others if what I type now offends you. This is directe... 2 months ago
Announcing the opening of the Raven's Peak Grid (ex Resurgence).

We managed to find an old backup from a month ago and have loaded it up. Not ideal, however we are all encouraged that not all is lost!

We have decided on a separate landing area to the main regions. You will now land on an island where you can TP to the region of your choice using the region teleporter.

The shops are open along with Hellfire Bay and Cinders Beach & Residential. We are all working hard to re-upload all our lost items and more! This means everything else has been put on hold so we can bring you quality items once again. So pop on over regularly because there will be new items in the stores daily.

If you were living at Cinders Beach prior to the hack, please contact Mike or Zoey. Either your island is still standing and needs to be handed back to you or it was lost. Either way, we can certainly assist.

We do have whole regions available and payable monthly POA:
1x1 - 30,000 prims
2x2 - 60,000 prims
4x4 - 90,000 prims

If you wish to live at Raven's Peak or have a store here you will need to make an account. You can make an account at Raven's Peak on this link: http://ravenspeak.outworldz.net:8002/wifi/user/account/

There are shops available for rent in the main shopping area. If you are interested in having a store here please contact either Mike or Zoey. Store owners are provided with a free 1x1 region with full admin rights.

As we get back on our feet again, we will be reverting back to our original plans to bring you a grid that you can live at, play at, shop at and more. The regions currently allow you to sail and fly around, we will be bringing back our Friday and Saturday night events and there will be lots more coming!

Everyone from Raven's Peak would like to thank you all for your support and look forward to welcoming you back.

Mike, Zoey and the team at Raven's Peak ♥

Mistressdalgato: Welcome back! any backup is better then no backup, i will come shop soon. 2 months ago
I was taught to treat people with respect. I prefer to think of it as treating people with dignity. To do that, I need to act with dignity. Acting out of anger only hardens the heart and diminishes oneself in everyones eyes. There is a better way of dealing with frustration. It begins with compassion for oneself, and then for others. This season, and in every season, my wish is this.

May I be happy. May I be well. May I live in peace. May I be free.

May all beings near me be happy. May they be well. May they live in peace.
May they be free.

May all beings far from me be happy. May they be well. May they live in peace. May they be free.

May all beings on this planet be happy. May they be well. May they live in peace. May they be free.

May all of my family be happy. May they be well. May they live in peace. May they be free.

May all of my friends be happy. May they be well. May they live in peace. May they be free.

May all of my enemies be happy. May they be well. May they live in peace. May they be free.

May all beings everywhere, whether near or far, whether known to me or unknown, be happy. May they be well. May they live in peace. May they be free.
That what happens when you do stuffs late in the evening and tired. Forgive me, dear FLORA customers. I had recently announced the ORANGE TREE on mesh but vendor had instead watermelons lol ). No.. its not genetic manipulation or any conspiracy.. was just.. tired lolol.. (thx
Fearghus McMahon @Fearghus for the feedback).. Vendor now is correctly set at FARM AREA.. Enjoy :)
12-2 GRID DJ ROSA ALEKSEEV AT ILY IN EXILE ON FRIENDS GRID
SHAKE IT UP! DISCO AND FUNK WITH ROSA: FRIENDS GRID

ILY grid may be down
But Friends are here so do not frown
Rosa back tonight in town
On the beach to shake us down
Disco funk you know its true
Shake it up cos we Love You

Safinemahoe2: DJ Rosa is Rocking and Bobbi has the energy! Come out and Party!!!! 4 months ago
Friends-grid is wanting to help our friends at I Love You grid during their technical challenges and so we will be providing Party Mountain for their regular weekly dances as well as special events, as long as needed.

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Beginning this Saturday, Nov 25

12 noon grid time

I Love You at friends-grid

With DJ Rosa and Hostess Bobbi

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Posters with tp will be put up soon, but Party Mountain is the venue on same island as stables (where the Grand Opening was).

PinDeluca: YAY.. I missed the event so much... Will do my very best to get there on Saturday ! 4 months ago

First Wedding on TwoHearts Island was Adani and Essensual's Wedding
so who is next??


PinDeluca: Congratulations - hope your life together is filled with love and light ! 4 months ago
The early morning sun paints the sky with warm, golden hues as it rises on the horizon. The gentle caress of the wind fills the sail of the boat, propelling it effortlessly over the calm and glistening water. It's a perfect start to the day, with the promise of adventure and tranquility ahead.

As you gaze out over the water, you're treated to a mesmerizing sight. Majestic whales breach the surface, their massive bodies breaking through the shimmering waves, and they emit powerful spouts of water as they exhale. Their playful antics in the water create a sense of wonder and awe, as if they are celebrating the new day's beginning.

Amongst the whales, elegant manta rays gracefully glide through the water, their wings undulating like ethereal dancers. They add a touch of grace and beauty to the scene, as if nature itself is putting on a spectacular show just for you.

It's a moment of pure serenity and connection with the natural world.

friends-grid

...some people call it home!
EUROPA, Moon of Jupiter TP area now opened for public. Enable EEP sky for better experience. Space base with some dwellings. Day cycle here is 84 hours like on RL moon. Feel free to use our public transports MAGABAGA Maglev. If you adventure on ground area, beware of some local creatures.. Enjoy :)

Some of our most awesome residents are noobies!


PinDeluca: Awww I love him !!!!! Where can i get one ? 5 months ago
Friends-grid

A group of people from around the globe, living and interacting with one another in a small community.

The people in this small community affect each other through:

Collaboration, Conversations and Caring,

Interacting, Inventing and Implementation;

Boosting, Building and Blossoming,

Friending, Forgiving and Focusing;

Encouraging, Empowering and Exploring,

Laughing, Learning and Lifting.


If this sounds like a place you would like to call home, please contact Grid Hostess @ZuzuBahro

We have a limited number of complimentary premium islands that are available for individuals wanting to make friends-grid their main home.

Monthly rent -$0
Prim allowance - 10,000

Pray for Peace in Israel.

יהי שלום עם ישראל

May peace be with Israel!

Please Welcome new residents Arwen Oropher from Peru and Albert Orion from Spain


PinDeluca: Welcome Albert and Arwen 6 months ago
New Release!

We just released the Steven Formal Suit with Shoes for the Gianni Body.
A HUD is Included to change the Color / Texture of the Fabric, Shirt, Ties, Belt (also Hide and Show) and Shoes!

Hopefully you like it :)

Btw. : most of our Stuff will be updated time by time with HUDs to keep the Inventory clean! ;)

PinDeluca: Please sign me up for the inventory cleaning service ;P 6 months ago
Google Bard Hallucinates About Xinashi

Prompt: Write a post for the web site OpenSimWorld about the Xinashi region on Friends Grid, highlighting the outfit shop "oh HELLO"

Xinashi: A Region of Beauty and Fashion
The Xinashi region on Friends Grid is a stunning and vibrant region with a lot to offer visitors. From its beautiful scenery to its unique shops [there is only one shop] and attractions [yes, there are many], there is something for everyone in Xinashi. [No. There is nothing for my mother at Xinashi. Or my dog].

One of the highlights of Xinashi is the outfit shop "oh HELLO". This shop is owned and operated by the talented designer and fashionista, oh HELLO! [Ha. Ha ha ha. No. The shop is owned by me, and my name is not oh HELLO, or even Nicoh HELLO].

Oh HELLO! is known for her unique and eye-catching designs, which are sure to turn heads wherever you go. [Heads are turning in search of this imaginary person "oh HELLO."]

At oh HELLO!, you can find a wide variety of outfits for any occasion. Whether you're looking for something special for a night out or a new outfit for work, oh HELLO! has something to suit your needs. [I suppose].

The shop also offers a wide range of accessories, including shoes, jewelry, and hats. [One hat. One. Only one outfit includes a hat. But yes, each outfit includes jewelry and shoes. Also hair! But, mostly, not hats]. This makes it easy to complete your look and put together the perfect outfit from head to toe. [Fatpacks. It doesn't mention fatpacks!]

If you're looking for a truly unique shopping experience, be sure to check out oh HELLO! in Xinashi. Oh HELLO! is passionate about fashion and helping her customers look their best. [She would be if she existed]. She is always happy to offer advice and help you find the perfect outfit for your individual style. [OK, I'm going to search now for this wonderful woman oh HELLO. I could use her help at the shop].

In addition to oh HELLO!, Xinashi also has a number of other shops [no it doesn't] and attractions [yes it does] that are worth checking out [they are]. Be sure to visit the Xinashi Temple, a beautiful and serene place to relax and reflect. [We do have a Yoga Center. I guess I will have to rename it now. Damn you Google Bard. Damn you].

You can also find a variety of restaurants and cafes in Xinashi [no you can't], so you can grab a bite to eat or drink while you're exploring the region. [If you require food or drink to survive in Xinashi, you are going to die].

So if you're looking for a region that has something for everyone [except my mom], be sure to visit Xinashi on Friends Grid. With its stunning scenery, unique shops, and friendly people, Xinashi is sure to leave you with lasting memories.

[AI ain't ready for Xinashi baby. Ain't ready.]

login.friends-grid.com:8002:Xinashi
Black Jack Players
Please note
the scripts in the tables have been modified thanks to Sora and Hertha. Now when you play Black jack...you do not say "hit" or "stand" you simply click on the white button on the table

PinDeluca: Well Done Boy's ! Great Job ! 7 months ago
HedFaktori Mission Statement:

Our aim is to provide stable, working, Full Permission products to the best of our ability and encourage others to utilise these assets in play or in further developement to enrich the virtual lives of everyone.

Our wish:

It is our sincerest wish that everyone dispenses with all the debates about rights and wrongs and accepts that what we do, we do for the purest of reasons and for the good of everyone.

Current Affairs Statement:

We are not concerned with traffic numbers or grid rankings and we have no desire to provide a mall or store and have our grid constantly feeding hungry travellers who take everything in a single visit. We provided items that could be used in stores and malls who do wish traffic and numbers and rankings and if that is how they want to play? We will not interfere. We should all be able to have fun and share the good things OS has to offer without any dramas. However, many people seem to have an issue with this and others also want to claim kudos for new products on their regions which we developed and they simply removed our logo and rebox them. As if this wasn't enough? They then restrict the perms to no copy or no trans or both. This is in direct contradiction to why we developed the assets in the first instance and this is why despite our 'Mission Statement' and wish to avoid dramas we have removed our products.
We will continue to develop and build on the assets we had always planned on doing and when the Open Sim community is ready to treat both our assets and our wishes with respect we may release them but until then we remain NotSorry.

Road Kill

Synthetica: I'd just like to point out to anyone interested that the assets that that HedFaktori have provided to Open Sim users over the years amounts to over 12,000 hours of work shared by a small group of peop... 7 months ago
Awesome pic taken by Serina of our
Sunday Sail

In the background you will see the oil rig that has become a reef! This is located on north edge of Deepwater II or take the tp from the coral reef landing spot.
Please welcome Anabel and Cal. Anabel is a former Hidden Dreams resident who is rejoining us , and bringing her gf Cal. They will be living in Friends región .

Also welcome Tonia, she is living in the temp village


PinDeluca: Welcome 8 months ago

Sailing at noon today (Sunday)

we accept all types of boats to join in and have fun.

Todays sail will be taking you to my new projects

we meet at main marina

AMV SUMMER FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS & CARNIVAL 2023
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Festival dates are:
Friday August 11- Sunday, August 14th 2023
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Covering 5 VAR Regions on Alternate Metaverse Grid

The Arts
OpenMic Arts
AMV Special Events
Festival Of Arts
In Tribute
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Highlights Include
Alternate Metaverse Carnival - (AMV Special Events)
Visual & Creative Arts: Photographic & Multimedia 2D Art (Festival Of Arts)
Immersive Visual & Interactive 3D Artscapes (Festival Of Arts & OpenMic Arts)
Musical Performances by DJs & Live Performers (AMV Special Events)
Dinkies Do Summer (Festival Of Arts)
Storytelling By Yichard Muni (AMV Festival Of Arts )
Live Performers & DJs (AMV Special Events & The Arts)
Zoree Jupiter's Live Burlesque Show (AMV Special Events)
Clan Escotia & His Band Present Live USO Show (Festival Of Arts)
Fashion Show- Summer Sizzle by The Cat's Meow (AMV Special Events - Runway)
Tribute Palooza 6 - A Live Tribute to a wide variety of Musicians (In Tribute)
Lorin Tone's Soundscape Art (Festival Of Arts)
Power Trance Friday Straight from Prana Mountain (AMV Special Events)
Nyx Breens Immersive Artscapes
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - August 2023
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Friday August 11th

11a-12n Dave King Live - The Arts Main Stage
12n - 1p Elf Dream Storytelling - Festival of Arts Story Pavilion
1 - 2:30p Clan Escotia & His Band Live - Party Pavilion - The Arts
3p - 4p BG Singer Live - AMV Special Events Main Stage
4p-5p Greedy Social @ Festival Of Arts
5pm - 8pm Power Trance Friday At The Carnival
8pm-10pm DJ Maldrul Smith At The Carnival - AMV Special Events
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Saturday August 12th

9am-11am Dinkies Go Summer w DJ Ted & DJ Sofee - Festival Of Arts
11am-12n Clan Escotia & His Band USO Show - Festival of Arts
12:30p -2p Burlesque -Zoree Jupiter - Theater Of The Arts, The Arts
2p -3p Explore & Tour The Summer Festival Of The Arts w/ Clifford Hanger
3p-5p Open Mic @ Open Mic Arts with Chris Dayellis & Whisper Carfield
5p-7p DJ Chris McCracken @ The Arts Main Stage
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Sunday August 13th

10am-11am Joao Frazao Live @ AMV Special Events Stage
11am-1pm The Seed Meeting @ Festival Of Arts
1p-2p Icky Thump & Sum Ertelse Live @ AMV Special Events Stage
2p-3p Khiron Ametza Live @ AMV Special Events Stage
5p-7pm DJ April McKenna - AMV Special Events
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Monday August 14th

11am -12n DJ Alex Harper
12n -1pm Ian Kitsilano Live
1p-6p In Tribute Concert - Tribute Palooza 6 - In Tribute
Thank you everyone for your patience during a little work last night. Everything is finished and appears to be very smooth. Please let me know of issues with details as always.

I want to explain what this maintenance was….and why.

I have added a second server to friends-grid. This splits the work load of the server making less chance of lag and issues.

I believe in being proactive and trying to build a strong infrastructure rather than waiting until our servers fail and then dealing with it.

Also, just so you all are aware, we have a system of triple backups in place.

I am doing everything possible to optimize user experience, while protecting our work with backups.

I do not normally share the boring “geek speak “, but realize that Josh and Alex (my tech team) and myself are working hard to improve your user experience.

With that in mind, I have enclosed some pictures below labeled “Help”

Please try these suggestions…..And let’s work together towards making an awesome user experience.


Safinemahoe2: No more getting lost! 😂 8 months ago
Friends- grid restart schedule

Monday 1
3:00 am Oceanus
3:20 am Mango Bay
3:40 am Friends region

5:00 pm Serenity
5:40 pm Hibiscus Harbor
6:30 pm Aquamica

Tuesday 2
3:00 am Amigos I
3:20 am Amigos II
3:40 am Amigos III

5:00 pm Amigos IV
5:40 pm Amigos V
6:30 pm Centro Hispana

Wed. 2

3:00 am Azure Bay
3:20 am Clearwater I
3:40 am Clearwater II

5:00 pm Coconut Cay
5:40 pm Collective Central
6:30 pm Coral Cove

Thur. 2

3:00 am Deepwater I
3:20 am Deepwater II
3:40 am Fantasía

5:00 pm Corsica
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5:40 pm
6:30 pm

Fri. 1

3:00 am Welcome
3:20 am Sandbox
3:40 am Xinashi

5:00 pm Annihilation
5:40 pm Trescoe
6:30 pm The Retreat

Sat. 1

3:00 am Saba
3:20 am Seychelles
3:40 am Nerina

5:00 pm Holo Ana
5:40 pm
6:30 pm

we had an awesome time sailing...and I want to share some photos courtesy of Zuzu and Serina. thank you all for joining!


PinDeluca: Aww Awsome pictures !!!!!! such a nice capture of our time together 8 months ago

Things will be a little slow tonight as some massive backups are being done with the new setup.

We should be full speed by morning!

Hello friends
I decided to make a change sooner than I had planned. I want to improve user experience….. so friends-grid now has dual servers.

I am also putting together a schedule of when I will be restarting every region on a weekly basis and I will post it here.

There will be some region shutdowns this evening for maintenance . I apologize for the inconvenience, but I am making things a little better and safer for all.


Safinemahoe2: Wishing my sailing was as good as this pic 8 months ago

Safinemahoe2: The three amigas on the party barge! Safine, Zuzu and Serina 8 months ago

Safinemahoe2: Linda was doing awesome job of sailing! 8 months ago

Safinemahoe2: Hawaiian shirt, shades and a custom built pirate ship! Sora rocks his style! 8 months ago

Safinemahoe2: The elusive Reggie was captured by camera and looking good in that zodiac 8 months ago

Safinemahoe2: This is the cool city Sora built at his F1 track! 8 months ago

NEW Outfit
For all Bodies
Happy Shopping:))

The rainforest is a lush, green paradise filled with an incredible diversity of flora and fauna. As you ride your horse through the dense foliage, you'll be surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature. You might spot colorful birds flying overhead, hear the calls of howler monkeys, and catch glimpses of exotic plants and flowers.

As you venture deeper into the rainforest, you might encounter light showers or drizzles. This is common in tropical rainforests, and the rain adds to the magical ambiance of the environment. The canopy of trees will provide some shelter from the rain, but you may also appreciate the refreshing sensation of riding through the gentle rainfall.

After a thrilling ride, you'll eventually reach the cool waterfall. The sound of rushing water will grow louder as you approach, and the anticipation will build. Once you arrive, you'll be greeted by a breathtaking sight: a majestic waterfall cascading down from above into a sparkling pool below. The area around the waterfall might be lush and green, creating a peaceful oasis. It is a perfect day!



“Friendship is the only cement that will hold the world together.” Woodrow Wilson


for information on friends-grid, please contact @ZuzuBahro