It was an early morning departure, so the bus was quiet with sleepy passengers for most of the ride. About midday, we took a break from traveling for a picnic. The chefs at the ranch never let us go hungry and these bagged lunches hit the spot, even if it was an early meal.
The main event of our day was whitewater rafting in Polson, Montana. There were definitely mixed emotions about this adventure. Some of the crew was nervous but others were excited! The guides of the Flathead Raft Company calmed our fears with reassuring words and safety instructions.
The sun was out and the water was crisp, but this warm weather was a welcome reprieve from our last few days at the ranch. The kids had fun splashing each other, jumping in the river, and even though one group ended up in the water, laughter and singing echoed off the mountain walls. There are 5 major rapids in the lower Flathead River. The most famous and challenging, called Buffalo, was a level "3 plus" rapid. The entire crew made it through the trip all in one piece!
Excited chatter and shared experiences filled the bus ride back to the hotel. The staff of the KwaTaqNuk fixed us up an interesting and eclectic dinner of "Indian tacos." Although most were skeptical, there weren't any leftovers. The group socialized about their day and enjoyed the beautiful sunset over the mountains that surround Flathead Lake. We were able to congregate and snag an incredible group picture with a perfect backdrop. What a beautiful site to cap off a wonderful day. Tomorrow we finally hit the West Coast as we travel to Seattle.
Link for rafting pics:
https://flatheadraftco.smugmug.com/Rafting-2017/June-/Winston-Salem
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