I do not want this adventure to end. The last month and a half has been full of excitement: I spent 18 days on the Grand Canyon with some dear friends of mine. It was a mini reunion of sorts, as 5 of us were in the same WEMT course in fall 2007. We always talked about doing a big adventure together during our course, and what better opportunity could we get than doing an 18-day private Canyon trip?
The Canyon was amazing, yet again. Although it was my 4th trip down, every trip is a new experience and a trip of a lifetime. This place opens my mind and amazes me every time. It feels so magical and indescribable; there are new creeks and canyons to explore, new hikes, and new people for sharing the experience. We had great weather, and clear water until the last few days. When we pulled into South Cove, almost 300 miles downstream, we all wanted to drive straight back up to Lee’s Ferry and do it again.
Aside from the Canyon, I had a great road trip. Brian and I did some flying at Woodrat in southern Oregon, then packed up our creek boats for some California creeking on our drive to Vegas. We stopped at the Forks of the Kern on our way down, and hit up the South Silver and EF Kaweah on our way back north. I am pretty sure I have some new creeks to add to my top 10. We also visited Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia National Parks.
So after rowing the Grand Canyon, creeking in California, flying in southern Oregon, exploring 4 National Parks, and spending time with dear friends and family, I would say this trip was alright.
I do admit that it is hard to leave again. I am heading back to Uganda now for my next stint. It will be good to get back to work and spend some more time on the White Nile, but the recurring goodbyes are becoming too familiar now. Until next time.
The Canyon was amazing, yet again. Although it was my 4th trip down, every trip is a new experience and a trip of a lifetime. This place opens my mind and amazes me every time. It feels so magical and indescribable; there are new creeks and canyons to explore, new hikes, and new people for sharing the experience. We had great weather, and clear water until the last few days. When we pulled into South Cove, almost 300 miles downstream, we all wanted to drive straight back up to Lee’s Ferry and do it again. 
Aside from the Canyon, I had a great road trip. Brian and I did some flying at Woodrat in southern Oregon, then packed up our creek boats for some California creeking on our drive to Vegas. We stopped at the Forks of the Kern on our way down, and hit up the South Silver and EF Kaweah on our way back north. I am pretty sure I have some new creeks to add to my top 10. We also visited Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia National Parks. 
So after rowing the Grand Canyon, creeking in California, flying in southern Oregon, exploring 4 National Parks, and spending time with dear friends and family, I would say this trip was alright. 
I do admit that it is hard to leave again. I am heading back to Uganda now for my next stint. It will be good to get back to work and spend some more time on the White Nile, but the recurring goodbyes are becoming too familiar now. Until next time.
