Deschutes River Rafting

This summer presents a lot of "firsts" for me - another of which was white water rafting! For Michael's birthday, friends and family drove 2 hours to Maupin, Oregon for day on the Deschutes River. It was so much fun! I know I keep saying everything is "so much fun," but this was by far, my most favorite recreational activity this year :) Our guide Shion was totally awesome and prepared us accordingly through all the rapids and guided us to all the cheeky swimming holes. Some were a bit nervy and I got a few bumps and bruises here and there from some close calls, but it was so worth it! I can't wait to go again next summer!

There's a yellow school bus that took us to the river. Yea, just like back in the good old days...
Getting ready to jump in our first swim spot. Chi Chau is gutsy! She jumped in before the guide even said it was OK to!
Our party had 2 boats - the other boat was talking a lot of smack. We thought we'd teach them a lesson, but they still took us down :P That's Tinh hanging off the enemy's boat.

He looks like he's learned his lesson here :)
Another swimming hole. OMG, I can't believe I swallowed so much of that murky water.
It was a tiring but very eventful day!