However, I only rowed the small stuff. I actually found that I really enjoyed it, minus the calluses on my hands. I think I’d really like to row someday. Matt will have to teach me on another river trip. Next time we do the Grand…I just might be an oarswoman! Run the V, Cut the C, and Watch your downstream oar! That’s all there is to it, right?
The rapids got bigger, and I got stuck in an eddie. Consequently, Mr. Matt was back in the driver’s seat. We almost lost our dear Stacy in one rapid (Good thing it wasn’t me rowing anymore – te he). After Lava, we weren’t expecting anything too big, however, we learned that you can never get your guard down. We hit a wave wrong , I grabbed stacy’s jacket, Jayln grabbed me, and we all held on together. Cute.
One Big Rock: We stopped to see this really smooth rock with water fall running down it.
Normally, as water runs down as surface, it erodes and makes a crack which becomes a crevice, which eventually becomes a canyon, and sometimes even a Grand Canyon. However, this water was different. It was packed with minerals, so as it ran down the surface of the rock it left mineral deposits behind which actually built up the rock. Cool, huh? Besides being cool, it was very refreshing and fun to play in!
Motorboat: We stopped for lunch and our 5 boats became one boat. We resembled a flying V of geese quite well. We tied the boats together and attached the motor. Everyone was pretty tired and welcomed the rest.
Especially Mr. Matt.
Look at my cute oarswoman! :D She really doesn't give herself enough credit. No, she didn't row through the big rapids, but she did row through some considerably sized waves. She really does have a natural talent for it, and I'm not saying that just because I'm her husband :) She knows how to line up the boat just right and punch through those waves. She'll make an excellent addition to the LeCheminant oarsman/woman clan!
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