Rain on the Rio Fuy

The Rio Fuy was swollen with water from the spring runoff. We had looked at its powerful currents from the bridge crossing during our bicycle tour. We had watched its foamy spray as it crashed down the cliff at Salto Huilo-Huilo. But when the day arrived, the ladies looked out at the pouring rain and decided to pass. Now it was up to the guys to raft the short stretch of Class III+ rapids.

Team Fuy

Milton drove us to the put in.

Ben, Zorro and Raymundo would be our guides again.

Ben and Raymundo were the safety team.

Zorro guided Henry, James, Richard and Cristian in the paddle raft.

Ben led the way in his kayak.

We pushed off and were quickly caught by the rushing current.

There was no time to rest. It was one set of rapids followed immediately by the next set.

The rain didn't matter to us because the waves soaked us even more.

After the last rapid before the take out, we raised our paddles in a high-five salute.