http://youtu.be/n7zyfArxibk (http://youtu.be/n7zyfArxibk)
There just aren't that many rivers in my part of the world that are a) somewhat remote, b) contain fish, and c) are big enough to float on, nevermind d) have a long enough float to sustain an overnight float.
This particular river is a), c) and does have d) but to do d) would require some pretty gnarly whitewater and a pretty early start which we def din't have. The part with b) is not really floatable unless you go later in the year when all parts of the river cool down.
So that's all to say, the floating trip turned into a floating and drinking trip with a class IV rapid to end it. (There is GoPro footage of everyone running the class IV in one of those duckies. I haven't seen it yet but I expect it to be thoroughly entertaining). Liquid courage was our friend. We then got shuttled back to our put in to camp. Great campsite - flat, spacious and literally right on the river and, to top it off, there was a rope swing steps from my tent. It def required a hike in that was just a wee bit too far for the amount of food, booze and toys we brought in but no matters. It's amazing what's tolerable after a few beers.
Some pictures from the night before. We got into some tomfoolery. I was happy to see my bed sunday night.
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