Yes, I, Candace Kane Badger! I know that my family will never believe this!!! (I am the one in front with the white hat)
What a fantastic ride!! John has been on them before but this was my first time. We took a full day trip that was a 14 mile journey down the river through some 1 to 2+ rapids.
We were on the raft with our guide Becky.
She is a 21 year old student at BYU, but we won't hold that against her! She was great and also the leader of the entire group of 8 rafts, four kayaks and 81 people. As the leader she was to make sure that all went well...and as it turned out we had to help participate in several rescues as
there were several of the kayaks that overturned and the occupants had to be retrieved. All survived and a good time was had by all..I would do it all again!
We began at 8am, stopped for a break along the bank and then down to the Red Cliffs Lodge for a wonderful BBQ lunch and finally were taken out at about 3pm.
Have to say that it was a good way to keep cool in the warm temperatures of the Moab Summer! John went over the side and into the river to cool
off but I stayed in the raft as I was wet enough with the water gun fights with the other rafts and water from the rapids.I am ready to go again!! Next time John wants to take a two or three day trip. I am not sure about that, but never say never!
We are off to Grand Junction, Colorado next so stay tuned for more later...
Until then, Candy and Johnny
