Sunday, July 29, 2012

Freeport


After a night at sea we arrived at Freeport.  We had originally signed up for a kayak trip in the ocean followed by snorkeling, but due to rough seas and an incoming storm the adventure was canceled.   We changed plans for a jungle kayak trip.  It was an adventure for sure.  Things run a little differently outside of the US. The guide handed us our paddles and got in his boat and headed out.  We were left to fend for ourselves.  Not knowing much about kayaking we started out.  The kayaks had no steering rutters and the person in the back was left to steer the kayak.  The person in the front was smashed in to the tree limbs that were on the side of the river.  Tiffany and Alyssa showed great patience as we traveled down the river.  About half was through the journey dark clouds and lightning started rolling in, and with one loud crack of lighting the heavens opened up and a torrential rain begin.  We were not sure if we should laugh or cry.  And again our guide was no ware in sight.    Freezing cold but safe we reached the end of the river.  The guide drove us to a little sack and offered us cold cut sandwiches (no condiments) and lemonade make with local water.  Not wanting to risk getting sick I opted to wait until getting back on the boat for food.  After getting back on the ship we went straight for the hot tub and the grilled hamburgers!!

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