Its starting to make sense why no one has swam or has attempted to swim the Allegheny River! Today was another day of alternating swim and walk with much more swimming. Had some surprises in the water. A deer skeleton and several tree branches. We ran into lots of dead-fall and had to drag the kayak around/over/under several trees. Due to the logging industry there are lots of areas on the river with piled up brush and trees. I have been using a snorkel and mask to avoid collisions but managed to tangle in a few branches. We spotted a beaver, frogs, and some more fish. Although we managed a 10 hour day, our progress is slow because the shallow water. I have been using weaker swim strokes and am not able to use much force with shallow, messy water. I look like a jelly fish gliding on top of the water, if that makes any sense!! I caught James laughing at how ridiculous I look a few times today!
Day 3 has been pleasant. I just enjoy the simple moments on the river, like watching a bird peacefully glide above the water or listening to the water move over the rocks. Today was not James' best though. He managed to jam his toe on a rock (it might be broken!). I always thought I had a high tolerance for pain but a minute later he was back on the water!
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An actual beaver in the wild? I need to swim rivers more often, I've only seen them in zoos
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