Last week we went to Clearwater because we were going whitewater rafting. It took us 2 and a half hours and Sayo came with us. When we got there, we change into our bathing suit and had a bite to eat. We went inside and had to sign a form.
When we were ready, we got into the bus. It took us fifteen minutes to get to the place where we were going to stop. When we stopped, we took off our towels and put on our board shorts (if we had any) and went for a hike to see the Kettle (a nasty rapid). When we got back, we put on lifejackets and helmets.
After we were ready to go we helped to carry the boat down to the river. Then the guide told us to copy him, and he stepped into the water and went under water. So we all stepped into the water and got our body and head wet. It was freezing! Then we got into the boat.
When we were in the water we got into our places to sit. Jaime, Chloe and I were in the middle at the front, so we didn’t have to row. We went on some amazing rapids and some of our group jumped in and had a swim. They were purple from the cold when the got out.
We were at this place where mom, dad and a few people wanted to jump off this cliff. When mom jumped her helmet came off and we had to go fetch in downstream. When we were near the end we saw a bear swimming across the water in front of us. We got out and took our lifejackets and helmets off and got in the bus. We were all very cold.
When we were back at the lodge we had some pizza and hot drinks.
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Whitewater rafting, freezing cold water and a bear - doesn't sound like something Oupa and I would like to do! Thanks for writing that story Gabi, well done and well done to all of you for being so brave. Life can be such an adventure!
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