Exciting Experience
By: Dylan Smythe
& Emily Doyle
As the rapids started to calm I looked around at my surroundings; a kingfisher fluttering up to a branch, squawking at the intrusive rafts entering its hunting ground. The water was very shallow, no more than two or so feet deep.
As we drifted along I looked at the odd formation of rocks that we passed. With a sudden jerk, the raft dodged a fallen tree that over time had collected a lot of fallen leaves. As we neared the last rapid, also the largest, we, the group decided to pull over and walk to an area from where we could see the rapid. It was a three-tier rapid in which you’d flip if you entered the rapid incorrectly.
As I passed through the rapids smoothly with a few splashes on the way, I saw that the other group was soaked! It seemed to be that they went in a little awkwardly. By the time that my group got to the take out, the first group was already loaded and waiting for us.
While reflecting about my experience while rafting, I realized I actually enjoy the cold water while rafting. I realized I’m not as bothered by the cold as some of my classmates. I hope that the next expedition will be as fun as the first on the Appalachian Trail.
By: Dylan Smythe
& Emily Doyle
As the rapids started to calm I looked around at my surroundings; a kingfisher fluttering up to a branch, squawking at the intrusive rafts entering its hunting ground. The water was very shallow, no more than two or so feet deep.
As we drifted along I looked at the odd formation of rocks that we passed. With a sudden jerk, the raft dodged a fallen tree that over time had collected a lot of fallen leaves. As we neared the last rapid, also the largest, we, the group decided to pull over and walk to an area from where we could see the rapid. It was a three-tier rapid in which you’d flip if you entered the rapid incorrectly.
As I passed through the rapids smoothly with a few splashes on the way, I saw that the other group was soaked! It seemed to be that they went in a little awkwardly. By the time that my group got to the take out, the first group was already loaded and waiting for us.
While reflecting about my experience while rafting, I realized I actually enjoy the cold water while rafting. I realized I’m not as bothered by the cold as some of my classmates. I hope that the next expedition will be as fun as the first on the Appalachian Trail.
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