Today we finally got the relaxing day that we felt like we deserved. The last 4 days we have busted our tails trying to get to our campsite/ dams, so a day with no timetable was very enjoyable. We pushed off at our normal time- 10:30 am- and paddled leisurely for a couple of hours. We did not have to paddle hard at all as the current is significantly stronger than it was above the dam. We estimate that it adds about 1.5 mph to our paddling speed, so we get much farther than before with each stroke.
My dad decided to come down to see us and make sure that we had everything that we needed for the rest of the way. We met up at about 2, and he gave us more fishing gear, lemon juice, butter, and capers for cooking fish, and a large pepperoni pizza! We absolutely crushed it, finishing the whole thing in about 10 minutes. This meeting was definitely a morale booster and gave us the energy to paddle the next 6 miles to our current campsite. We are camped up on top of a cliff overlooking the river. It was a sweet spot to watch the sunset while cooking dinner.
Tomorrow we will get back on track with a longer day to make sure we are on pace to explore the Dead Lakes in a couple of days.
Hey Guys! It all sounds amazing and it's great to read about your experiences. Adventure is all about the people, places, and food. But it's also good to have a partner who returns to the base camp with some serious grub! After this the only thing you may be able to think about is when you can do it again. I can't wait to see the pictures of owls, gators, and fish. I am already planning my own trip. Yuo, that inspired to get going.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy!