Lao-sy no more

After that grueling hike, I worried over the intensity of the next day. After another hour hike downhill, we came upon a clearing. Kayak time!

Tong, the guide who sold us the hike, came along for the ride this time. I was too tired and excited about the water to give him a piece of my mind. I told him again that I didn't know how to swim. His response, "... but you know how to swim a little bit right?" Terror pierced through my chest... very briefly. At this point, if I had overcome the day before, I could overcome anything!

We put on our helmets and safety vests. I was paired with a guide that knew all the rapids.

Yay for not having to paddle too hard and a minimal risk of capsizing. Some of us look more awesome in our gear than others....

I tried to take as many pictures as possible but after the first rapids, it became clear that my camera was better off in the dry pack.