What a wonderful end to this story. I think this fellow was your guardian angel My husband and I rented a jeep and attempted to go by jeep to the natural pool, but we turned back after realizing how dangerous it was. Since I was bound and determined to go there, at the suggestion of one of my students, we opted to go on a horseback riding tour there. The horses do the trip twice a day, so I put my trust in Napoleon and Lucretia!! Galloping in the sand was a rush as well! If you like horses this is the way to go. ATV tours are also available. Was the the natural pool a site to behold. I don't think so. Thanks for warning people of the dangers of going by 4X4 vehicles. Even one jeep tour I heard of got a flat out there and had to wait 2 hours without shade or water for someone to come with a spare tire!!!