Sunday, July 5, 2009

Floating!

Young girl rowing a boat down a river


All this hot weather lately!!!! It's been in the 90's the past couple of days, that's crazy for Portland. I finally got to go rafting for the first time in years though, it was soooo much fun! We went out and bought just a cheap inflatable raft, which says it holds 3 people, but it holds 2, and not very comfortably at that!
So, Morgan and I took Emma and Sean with us down the Clackamas River on Friday. We ended up not making it out there until 5, but it was the perfect time to go. I forgot the sunscreen so going that late I didn't get burned, thank God! The float took us 3 1/2 hours, but it was perfect!
At one point we hit some shallow water and ended up getting beached! That was a little sad, but we survived.
You wouldn't think, but rafting sure takes a lot out of you! I don't know if it was the sun or the rowing, but by the time we finally got to shore I was tired!
The cops were out in full force too. Apparently you have to have a life jacket with you in all flotation devices. You don't have to wear it, but you do have to have it. I was unaware of this little fact until we made it to Carver and the cops were issuing citations...luckily we got out of there quick and didn't get one ourselves! Next time I'll have to remember that though, and buy a new boat!!! One that can fit 2 people comfortably, or I'll just float by myself.
I can't wait until next time though, it was so nice to be on water again.

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