Navigating down the tree-filled slope using my cane was a pain in the ass, but Kitten stuck close by and helped me get through it until we finally made it to the small clearing by the pool. Maybe I was grumpy last time, but I had to admit, it was a nice spot. The trees provided shade in the clearing and partially out into the pool. The waterfalls made a wonderful noise. Most of the ground was soil, with some rocks right next to the water. It wasn't white sand, but at least you could sit or move about comfortably.

And, just as important, it was private. Even if someone...