River Rafting – Not a Disneyland Ride
River Rafting – Not a Disneyland Ride Excitement was high, alcohol was flowing and we were all up for the annual rafting trip down the American River. All of us, was mostly comprised of my broker (we practiced real estate in a very small office - it was just the two of us.) and his group of men friends and their wives. I was happy to be included. The people were fun and so was river rafting. It was just strenuous enough but not taxing. Some thrills but not terrifying And I’ve always loved being in the hot sun and cool water. And it was HOT in Sacramento where we had spent the night before boarding the bus taking us to the starting point. We were greeted by our guide who appeared to be around 15 years old. Kind of a big job for kid. I think there were about 20 of us which meant there would be at least three rafts to be directing. Three rafts carrying raucous middle aged men who were accustomed to giving orders– not taking them. The guys were athletic, but not rive...