Hittin' the waves

The second day of our "Conquering Colorado" tour was by far the most exciting. We started our day with whitewater rafting. No, actually we started the day kind of tired and draggy. Can you tell?

Before I babble another word, I want to say 'kudos' to the folks at Royal Gorge Rafting. This was about the most fun I've ever had legally. Great equipment, great folks, great stretch of river.

This was some of the best whitewater I've been on in a long time. When we got off the water my first act was to call Philoboy and say "bring the boats and come NOW." Sadly, he didn't. His loss.

Daughter #1 took the Royal Gorge stretch of the river, Class III and IV.  It was only the second day that this stretch had been open. The water has been too high and fast (from snow melt) in the Gorge to safely raft. Needless to say, she was excited about the adrenaline possibilities! When she was finished she was seeking more thrills. My adrenaline junky...

The Whee and I took the Bighorn Sheep canyon stretch of river; a section with Class II and III rapids. It was her first time on white water.  This is where she discovers that it's not a float trip.

And this is where she discovers that the water was cold.

And this is where she discovered she needed to hang onto the raft!

And this is where she decided she was ready for Class IV.

We were all ready to turn around and do it again, on faster water. But, in lieu of more whitewater, we settled for burgers at the Whitewater Grill. All that adrenaline works up an appetite!

And makes you  ready for the next big adventure! More thrills!  More spills!  More fries....

    Happy Trails, and may you be splashed with adventure!