RI7ER JOURNAL POSTS
The Pure Orange Expedition Journal - Camp 10
Friday, 23 January 2009
Haha! - did not make it to the confluence of the Senqunyane today - ended up being a short one distance-wise.
Left camp at about ten. First section was flowing flat pools with funky rapids and then into the canyon - steep walls. Decided to have some lunch and get some fresh water pumped in from the entrance of a creek flowing into river.
Back onto the river. Was busy filming while passing giant boulders, when all of a sudden the river closed down and disappeared under a giant rockfall. A quick scurry to the nearest eddy - phew! ... and then an hour and a half portage over a boulder garden!
The boat is a pig to carry - it was my first portage thus far.
A bit later on there were people fishing at a ferry crossing. Watching a guy swimming his horse across. He yelled and shouted and threw rocks at it to get it to make it across.
Heavier bush and now, thorn trees along the river. The hill sides look alive with the movement of the beautiful lush green grass.
Windy night tonight.
Today was a sharp reminder of taking things one day at a time - plans can change quickly!