Rafting the Payette River

This week Billy's sister, Karen, came to visit. 

Today we went rafting on the Payette River. 

We went a couple years ago, and it was so much fun we decided to go again. 

This year the elements were a bit different due to the horrible fires in the surrounding mountains. 

I wasn't sure they were even running the rafts due the heavy smoke in the air. 

It turned out to be a great trip.  

As you can see by the pictures we were in the "geriatric" raft. 

I'm not sure if that was planned or a coincidence. 

There were several rafts going at the same time and we were the "boring" group. 

I think because of the average age on board the guide was a bit reluctant to suggest 

any of the cool, fun things we were allowed to do two years ago. 

Maybe she thought we would have a massive heart attack if we did anything that was even the slightest bit risky. 

I don't need two hours of Class V rapids, but seriously, 

I don't want two hours of the lazy river either. 

It was a fun day, but the next raft trip will be a bit more exciting