Went white water rafting with the team on the James river in Richmond yesterday. Was good fun. The first part verged on boring thanks to a few class II rapids on what was lowish water levels thanks to recent decrease in rains. Most of the fun was had by cracking jokes within and across rafts - there were six of them, and splashing water with the paddles or water guns onto the other rafts. After a point we were just floating down the river on what was actually a gorgeous day, beautiful sunshine and a serene environment...we were not even allowed to race. People started jumping into the river and swimming around and goofing off.
Post lunch though was a different story. We started checking out class III's and one wannabe class IV. That was cool. People fell, lost things, rafts got stuck on rocks, and all the usual rafting mis-adventures ensued. Finally landed in downtown Richmond and got out of the river.
Have to say that the white water experience itself paled in comparison to Kern river, in Kern county, California. Still, very decent time pass. Not a bad way at all to spend a Wednesday.
Post lunch though was a different story. We started checking out class III's and one wannabe class IV. That was cool. People fell, lost things, rafts got stuck on rocks, and all the usual rafting mis-adventures ensued. Finally landed in downtown Richmond and got out of the river.
Have to say that the white water experience itself paled in comparison to Kern river, in Kern county, California. Still, very decent time pass. Not a bad way at all to spend a Wednesday.
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