Hearts begin to race and friendly conversation is replaced with silence as a distant rumble increases in intensity. The demanding sounds of the rapids grow louder and louder. The rafters know the moment has arrived. Nervous and uncertain the crews cautiously listens to the commands of their river guides. Quicker than they know the rafts plunge into the chilling, powerful, unforgiving walls of thunderous white water.
Serenity is replaced with rushing adrenaline.
Minutes seem like an eternity. As quick as the rapids came upon them, the towering walls of water were gone, replaced with a tranquil slow moving stream. Now, the air is filled with the calming sounds of song birds. The sunshine has become everyone's best friend, melting away the water that kissed them from all directions. Moments later the guides become silent and still.