Tubular

Tubing, rain or shine, has been a yearly tradition for my Singles Ward for the past few years. Located in the heart of the Catskill Mountains is a five-mile stretch of river that has become one of the most popular tubing courses around. People come from all over to ride the rapids and drift with the current as the Esopus Creek winds through the beautiful mountains and greenery of the Catskills.

This year was my first time attending, and it happened to be a rainy one. The water temperature was about fifty six degrees and the air was about sixty to sixty three. While admittedly it was cold, it only brought out a greater desire to embrace adventure however it may come! Bikini clad and dusted with a few goosebumps, the chill certainly didn't put a damper on the day for me and a few friends. (Although others were less than impressed.) We had a hilarious hour and twenty minute ride down the Esopus River. Rapids were bounced over, rocks were dodged, a few tubes were overturned, and the mountains could not have been more lush and beautiful. Can't wait for next year!

The adorable name somewhat made up for the inclement weather.

The Bus*

Kristen, Jeff, & I: We made it!
Even if Kristen's lips did stay blue for awhile after.... ;)

Me, Carolyn, and Russ: Wet and Wild

*Not what we rode up in, but I wish! Reminds me of the buses in Sister Act 2.