The water temperature was not too cold and we all had wet suits on. Here Len enjoys a granola bar while floating down river. 

Most of the team found themselves in the river at some point or another. I went in 4 times. Three times by choice and once when our river guide intentionally put me over in one of the Class 3 rapids. 

I timed the trip to coincide with peak fall color in Maine and we were treated to a beautiful setting in addition to the high flow water release. 

I would say these guys are enjoying themselves. 

This was my second time white water rafting and I forgot how thrilling it is. We split the team into two rafts and take on two additional women from England in ours. Our two rafts are the only ones on the river today. 

This dam controls the water flow into the river and was set for 4800 CFS (cubic feet per second) today producing a great Class 4 white water rafting experience. 

We board the luxurious Kennebec 2 for the 40 minute ride to our put in point. 

The team poses in front of our rafts for our mandatory team photo. There seems to be a school of thought now that I organize these events just so I can dress them up in funny garb. 

Dave Perri, confusing our outing with a cross dressing convention, arrives wearing much of his wife’s clothing. 

The day begins with a hearty breakfast served in the main lodge. 

The cabin is quite cozy, but feature only one bathroom. Terry, the only women gets one of two bedrooms on the ground floor. The snorers are banished to the second floor dormitory style bunks. We arrive in time to watch the end of the Soxs game. 

Because it is late in the season we virtually have the camp to ourselves. All nine of us share the cabin on the right. 

I timed our reservations to enjoy the sunset, and we were not disappointed. 

We dined at the Saltwater Grille, overlooking the harbor. I was able to get myself and our setting in the photo by shooting through the window.