Guadalupe River

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Five renegades decided to break free from the herd and hit the river on their own schedule one Saturday morning. These rebels, who will go unnamed (for a few seconds), launched their boats at the Zoeller Lane crossing a couple of hours ahead of the Saturday Paddlers. Some were heard to intone: "Early at last! Early at last! Thank God Almighty, we are early at last."

Bing always seems to be happiest when fishing (or sending impolite jokes by email). Kathy, on the other hand, seems most content when just sitting in the water.

Bing's friend from work, Teresa, who was joining us on the water for the first time, explores the shoreline at our lunch break.

Kathy and Susan enjoying the current.

Correction: Bing is happiest when he catches a fish.

Kathy and I briefly explored Violet Creek. Susan and Teresa glide by the mouth of the creek on their way to Violet Rapid.

Now that is determination.

Kathy was more relaxed.

Teresa seemed to enjoy the challenge.

I point out the way as Susan "assists" me in moving my canoe back upstream to run the rapid a second time.

















After my second run through the rapid using the river left route, I start back upstream along the right bank to try that side.

It's amazing how much the river changes at different water levels and after even minor flooding. We were now able to take the river right passage through Violet Rapid without facing water that was too shallow, a change from recent years.

Kids, don't try this at home. Unless, of course, you have a river in your back yard or a large bathtub.

For an additional 31 photos from this outing, click here to go to my Flickr page, then click "Slideshow."