October 3, 2009
(Danish proverb)
[Summer of '09 is but a memory now, but we still talk about the wonderful time we had with you. We look forward to having you over in Australia, and we hope to see you in Yellowstone next year! August 2009]
September 10, 2009
[A true blogger would faithfully write every day, and I am running out of excuses. This blog is again a few holidays behind, much like the empty albums you keep and photos you promise to sort. We still hadn't quite splashed all of the photos from UK and France (in April), and Colorado (in August). I am battling a serious case of playing favourites - too many wonderful memories to choose from. We lurve our digital brownie box.
Alright now. One of the highlights of our Colorado holiday was whitewater rafting on Taylor River. A fairly tame Class III, with enough twists and turns and bumps to get the adrenalin pumping. The safety talk before shooting the rapids got us a little nervous - the non-swimmer frantically noting how not to fall off the raft, and her husband double-triple-checking her life vest is secured. Our guide was fantastic, although he did have to execute the "high end" command at one stage. That is obviously more a reflection on his novice crew who weren't rowing (or counting) as well as they should have been. Too distracted with the beautiful mountain views! Craig and I were too wimpy to try the rodeo stretch of the river but all in all, it was a fun ride. Got soaked of course - and I swear the boys ganged up on me to make sure water splashed on my side of the raft the most. Brrr! Many thanks to Keith who religiously followed us along the trail to capture the thrills. We would definitely love to do this again!
Fun defined - Scenic River Tours, Gunnison, Colorado, August 2009]
