I really just wanted to say that the success of a river rafting trip like this one hinges on the very talented and hardworking guides.
Mikey with his energy and personality…….Jonathon, a great ‘huggy bear’ with all his Bro’ talk…..
Britt, with his leaps off any suitable rock into the water….and his uncanny imitation of an osprey….Shamus with his very Irish looks and deep voice….. singing sea shanties.
Connie, with her amazing knowledge of the local history…….
And Eric, with his quiet professional manner….overseeing the whole operation…….
They rowed the rafts….navigated the rapids……
Took care of all the equipment…..
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Set out lunches….with style…..
Worked tirelessly in the ‘kitchen’ …….Fixing amazing meals….and creating Dutch oven magic.
They had to be good cooks as well as very organized!
The guides took turns with Logan in the ‘video boat’…..
Seeing that Logan had just the right shot….where ever we were.
Our guides had to be historians and geologists……
And they had to know when to encourage someone to take that leap off the rock…..
Or when to let them know that it is OK to change your mind and not jump…..
During our off time, the guides pulled out games from their never ending ‘bag of tricks’, setting up horseshoes, or card games….or what ever was needed. I don’t think that they ever got ‘off time’, working sun-up to past sun- down.
Always quick with a laugh or a smile…..you knew that they were having FUN!
So….thanks guys…..We had a wonderful time! : )
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