There were five of us at the campsite—Scotty, me, Lauren, Lita, and Michelle—who wanted to go kayaking. It was a beautiful day, so we decided to get on the water before the rest of the Paddling Buds arrived later in the afternoon.
We launched around 10:00 a.m. and paddled 9.7 miles on the Current River. We loaded all the kayaks into Scotty’s truck, put in at Pulltite, and took out at Round Spring Campground, where we were camping. About halfway through the trip, we stopped for a lunch break. Unfortunately, Scotty and I had forgotten our lunch. Hopefully, that doesn’t become a recurring pattern on this trip!
Our total paddling time was about three hours, and it was a nice, relaxing way to start the week on the river.
Back at camp, I took a shower—and it wasn’t just any shower. Scotty has rigged up an outdoor shower on our trailer, and I absolutely love it. There’s something special about showering outside and looking up at the sky while you do.
Later, Scotty and John went to retrieve Scotty’s truck and the kayaks we had left at the Round Spring takeout. For dinner, we made fajitas, and Michelle arrived just in time to join us. She’s camping out of her car, which always impresses me. I’m continually amazed by the single women who come on these trips and the creative ways they make them happen—whether it’s camping in a car, pitching a tent, or occasionally bringing a camper.
As the evening settled in, we gathered around the tent campsite, getting reacquainted, sharing stories, and enjoying plenty of laughs. It was a wonderful ending to a beautiful day on the river.
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