So off to our local favourite river we went. We launched into the near complete darkness (having spent a little to long getting ready!) with boats laden heavy with kit for our first taste of British multi-day expedition boating.
Having carefully picked our way down a number of rapids, relying on our ninja skills, river knowledge and a small slice of luck, we settled on a flattish looking piece of river bank for the night.
We set up a little shelter, gathered some wood for a fire and made our-selves comfortable for the night. With a fire burning in out portable fire bowl (so as not to leave our mark on the landscape) and our collapsable grill assembled dinner was grilled, drinks were drunk, and the wonderful surroundings were taken in. What a great and relaxing way to spend a night.
Getting a fire going
Our little shelter in the darkness
Grilling our dinner on the collapsable grill
The next morning dawned cool and bright, the sun slowly making it's way to the bottom of the valley to warm our bodies, and raise our spirits once again. Breakfast was eaten, kit was packed, boats were loaded. Then it was back onto the river. What a great way to start the morning, barely nine in the morning, sun shining in our faces and already stuck into some classic whitewater!
Early morning
Packing it all back into the boats.
The Team, (L-R) Andy, Ewart , Robbin and Me
But Like all good things it had to come to and end. And so we finally made our way off the river, quietly treasuring our memories of a slightly different but very enjoyably different way to paddle our favourite local river.
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