It had been 5 years since I was on the river last. I was aching to get back there. The river is a place that is always going to feel like home to me. Although I did get to see a couple of good friends while I was there, that was not the real reason I had to go. I needed to feel that cool water against my skin, I needed the adrenaline, I needed to be reminded of who I am. Sometimes I feel like my spirit lives in that water, and I guess I just needed a refill. I ran three trips. The first one I was so nervous, but it went great even though the river was running at twice the normal water level. There were people swimming all over the place from the very beginning. Thankfully none of those swimmers were mine. I had such a great time, it was like I had never been away. I knew exactly where I needed my raft to be, where every rock was. I had such a good time, but my body is definitely out of shape. I was sore for four days, but it was worth it. I love the river in the fall.
2 comments:
So glad you had a good time, I hope you make a point to make it back there soon. And we will for sure take the kids when they are big enough - even if Todd and Dave won't go with us :) Although I think Dave would try it once, not sure he would like it, but I am sure he would try it.
So glad you got a chance to go recharge your mommy batteries! That is so cool they let you run some trips. Nice to lose (or find?) yourself for a few days!
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