The low rumble from the distance sent a signal to my brain to pump more adrenalin through my bloodstream, making my heart beat faster and tensing up my muscles for the coming debacle. I looked to my right and saw my friends' faces. All were showing no signs of letting up. All were eager and excited to hurdle the remaining rapids. We grinned at each other as if saying "Bring it on!"
What for me was only a fantasy came to fruition when I came here. I had long since dreamed of going on outdoor adventures where I could pit myself against nature. See, I had this wonderful image of myself - a beanpole-thin yuppie with a sedentary lifestyle conquering the forces of nature! Yeah, dream on...
But dreams can come true! What I and my friends experienced was one hell of an exhilarating ride. Definitely worth doing again.
2 comments:
I'd love to know the location of this river. It looks and sounds like a great adventure.
I could not have agreed more, the heart-pounding feeling when paddling across the rapids, trying to paddle and not get thrown off the raft. I would definitely try it out again, and this time, the advance course.
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