Aaaand we're still in Kennedy Meadows. It took us until today at about 1 pm to get our laundry done, because there is one washer in town and it takes an hour a load. And there are a ton of dirty hikers in town.
Then there was a mass migration to a couple miles up the river for the first (and hopefully last) South Fork Kern River Kennedy Meadows Swim Club Float. About half of the 15 or so people had cheap plastic floaties, I had a beach ball, and a few people took their sleeping pads. The first few hundred feet were a blast and easy, so we were all excited about it and decided to continue. Then it turned into a crazy, dangerous float. We hit tons of rocks and rapids and chutes... I banged up my ankle really bad and decided to hike around the hard parts. I don't want my trip to end because of this whim. Nobody got badly hurt, but everyone's floaties popped but mine and Boomer's. I was trying to think of stupider things I've done, but it was pretty hard. It was fun, but I wouldn't do it again. I think that most people felt the same way. I'm just happy the temperature was over 100 today, or it would have been miserable.
Then we all came back and hung out on the porch and drank beer and watched Boomer and his dad, Dr. Sole, make us tacos. Yup, this is the life.
Hey Seahorse and Chilidog,
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog! Shaker and I got caught at home an extra day...it was just way too crazy for us and our drivers to get back out there this morning (6+ hour drive). We're going to be pulling into KM tomorrow (Friday, the 17th) around noon. You two have probably already moved on...wish we could hike together!! Maybe we'll catch up with you somewhere in the Sierra's. I bought contacts solution, and I'll bring it just in case you are still around. Happy trails...really hope we meet up again, Shaker and I both feel we'd make a good hiking team :)
Much love, Mowgli
I'm glad you guys didn't get hurt too badly on you river rafting whim!
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