Waking we get organised fast and soon begin our portage. A bit on a gravel road to start and then onto a beautiful road with little traffic. I set up the camera on the ground to get a video and look up to a cop car stopped. We both worry he will say something but with a big smile, he drives by. This portage is going really well and quick. Which makes us feel good that it is the last of the long, hard portages. Soon turning off the highway we reach the gravel road. I run to a steel mill to fill up our water and they are amazingly kind filling up our jugs with their bottled water. The men shares history of the nuclear plant just ahead of us. Supposedly the most radioactive place in the USA. We begin down the road again and before heading up and over the bridge I run ahead and scout it out. Finding we can carry some gear just over the tracks and then portage the canoe around. We reach the put in. a small bay off the river. Steep again but will do. We head back out and its another gorgeous day. We pass under a unique train bridge with the rails curving in from different directions on one side. The current too strong for a photo. M finally mentions, we should stop at the next spot, those clouds are catching up. I look back and see the storm clouds. We quickly pull in to what looks like the most remote place we’ve stayed, when two boys climb over the hill to fish and gun fire begins behind us. We hesitate, but can’t any longer with the clouds. We build the tent and just as we finish tying barrels on for weight the wind picks up. We both take shelter as the rain starts and soon the thunder and lightening. The storm lasts a little over an hour and as the rain dies off i climb out to brush my teeth and pee. As I’m walking to the shore a small rainbow peeks out across the river. As i head to pee, it grows and becomes increasingly more beautiful. “M! You have to see this!” I run abc and grab my camera. The sky turns every few seconds more and more beautiful. It may be the most incredible sky i have ever seen. Two rainbows on the one side and soon the one jumps to the outside of the river. The sun is setting and the clouds grow orange. Amidst the clouds a vibrant blue radiates outwards. We are both at a lose for words. The Columbia River has shown us many beautiful sights, but this has most certainly been the best!
Goodnight Neverland
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Goodnight Neverland
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Day 11 Stories Highlights
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