UMTravels

The plan for today of on the water by 9 was more like 10:15, with the scouting the big rapid of the day, first thing.

I’m on Jamie boat today, with EMT Matt who also is learning to row. Matt does most of the rapids after the first biggie.

Wonderful stop at a waterfall, then lunch, and another stop at a spring to fill water bottles — from spring water dripping off a limestone ledge. I really hope someone got pictures.

Camp tonight is sparse, I’m sleeping in the kitchen after preparing boneless beef short ribs, mashed potatoes and onion peas for dinner. There wasn’t a scrap left — whicj is good for a meal on the river.

WhiteWater did the first rapid of the day with Uli and Rick as the strong paddlers — and most of the rest of the day Uli was on the oars — makes me feel better with a couple of strong paddlers on his boat — it also makes me feel like dead weight on this wilderness experience. Thank god the dinner was a hit!