The Beaver family went down the Rappahannock river in the canoe and kayak. We had a very nice time taking turns in the kayak going down the class 1 and 2 rapids. Conlan was doing a great job in the kayak and doing the larger rapids. The last most difficult part (class 3) I decided I wanted to kayak. I was so proud of myself. You would of thought I had been kayaking forever(in my own little sick mind) We got to the "big" part and I watched Ray go down in the canoe with the kids and all the sudden realized that I was not going to get between to the two big rocks. I hit the rock to the left and went flying thru the air. Next thing I was in the water and the kayak and paddle were floating away. The current was so strong and the rocks were keeping me from getting my bearings. Ray was yelling at me to swim to the shore and I was yelling "I can't", but I did make it. Ray and Conlan left the rest of us on the shore while they went to rescue the kayak. Ray got the kayak but got turned sideways and whacked into some rocks and bent the canoe and lost all of his belongings. Since we were missing a paddle and had a bent up canoe, we called Papa to come rescue us.
We told the kids experiences like this are much more memorable, than if we made without any drama. Unfortuanatly, may new camera is ruined and Ray is out a fishing pole, seat cushions, a paddle and a cooler. Some one should kept track of how often Ann and I can lose or drop a camera in water. Has to be someone who can count high:)
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