The Gulf of Mexico
Last day of October, Renata arrived to Lajitas, a small village just
outside the Big Bond National Park. From here she started a three weeks
long river ride. At this part there are some rapids and depending on the
water level they can be up to class IV, but they would probably not be
that high during these weeks. Mike Ryan, an experienced ranger and river
guide, followed her during the first part to make sure that she got a good
start. With the current in the right direction Renata says it is like
riding the Flum Ride. If you stop paddling you just go with the flow.
Entering the Santa Elena Canyon was a magnificent route thru the many
million old limestones and with a canyon rising over 50 meters above her.
Once she entered the canyon, there was only one way to go, forwards! And
there was no getting out until she had paddled thru it.
The days on the river was definitely on her top 5 list. The stretch is
called The wild and Scenic River and that was only the beginning. It had
everything. Nice small rapids all the way up to class IV, small creek
felling to crazy river, wild bush and great rocks.
Back on the bike again, she got closer to Bronsville. The traffic
increased the closer she got. The trucks were huge, but the truckers were
considerate and left a lot of space when passing. On the 28th she finally
reached Bronsville and could see the Gulf of Mexico. It was a great
felling for her to see the sea and smell the salt water. She had now
covered almost 5500 kilometers.
Renata had ordered a sail for her kayak, to take more advantage of the
forces of the nature. The sail will also make the tour more interesting.
Imaging the sight of a kayak with a sail.
Now she is out on the sea again, after a few days of rest and recharge
in Bronsville. Maybe some of you will see the red kayak with a sail in the
front on her way to Florida.
SportsGearGuide.com - Patrik Nilsson
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