Back in the water, eventually

This morning we all slept in a bit (or was it just me?). Randy fixed corned beef hash with poached eggs, bacon, and toast for breakfast, which was worth getting up for! 

We talked about what to do today and I suggested we go to Rainbow River Park. Even if we couldn't dive, it's very pretty. So around 11 am we bundled into the truck and headed west. When we arrived we discovered that the park was filled to capacity and closed. Bummer. Well, it is Labor day. Next we tried KP Hole, but it was also full. Randy suggested Hunter Spring Park, a little further southwest. It took about 30 minutes to get there and along the way we saw several fields and a couple of houses that were flooded - the remnants of Hurricane Ida.  

When we got to Hunter Spring Park it was crowded but there was a parking spot, so we were set! Glenda and I slathered on the sunscreen, then we all carried our bright green inner-tubes to the river. The water was spring-temperature, which is cold when you get in but just right afterwards. We floated around with warm sunshine overhead and cool water underneath, occasionally paddling against the light current that wanted to take us into the water weeds. So relaxing!

Eventually I felt like the sun was burning through my sunscreen so I'd better get out. Aaron and Glenda continued to float a bit more. 

Randy also kept floating, but mostly he was diving under to cool off. 

Aaron was the last person in the water. . . I think he might have stayed longer if possible. 

But Glenda "helped" him land his inner tube.

On the walk back Glenda noted that her inner tube was a somewhat deflated. She insisted it was only because the valve was open!

When we got home everyone except me got into the kitchen to prepare dinner of pork steak, green beans, salad, and mashed potatoes.