Monday, 5/20

Left The Dalles at 9am.  Frank and Maxine came to see us off.  Thanks, guys!  It was a gorgeous morning, the river glassy calm until well past Hood River.  The boat is running beautifully, and seems eager for the journey.

Naomi spent the morning organizing the "stuff" into waterproof tubs, in the cabin and various nooks and crannies.  It's a small boat, no cupboards!  As Glen says, "tent camping, not a luxury trailer".

After Hood River, both river traffic and wind came up, so we got to see how she handled in some pounding conditions.  Very well, of course!  :)