ahhh, if the only the weather was better....it was about 63 degrees when we went and the company provided us with wetsuits and thermal underwear. We hiked down a fire road for awhile before turning onto a trail. Lots of bushes and brambles.

TIP: Wear pants and long sleeves

We hiked down and down and down the trail. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the area and quite a nice fellow. Then we arrived at the very hard part. We had to scramble down a steep rock ledge.

TIP: Got gloves? Bring them, will make this part easier. Wear sneakers.

Then we got to the water after an hour or so. You can Jump off a rock or scramble another 30 feet. I scrambled, my honey jumped. The water was freezing cold. 55 degrees.

TIP: Wear gloves in water

We had air mattress' that we blew up and sort of floated on when we could. Parts of this small river has rapids and large boulders that you must scramble over. You can swim or stay on your mattress as long as possible which is what I did. This part is 3 hours long. At one point the guide will try to take you into a side canyon - had there been full sun and 20 degrees warmer, it would have been cool. But we were FREEZING and just wanted to get out of the water. The scenery is gorgeous and there is absolutely no one around. Nature included birds, spiders, and crayfish.

When we finally got out, we had to change out of wetsuits and put dry clothes on. There isnt really privacy so I left my suit on. No real place to sit so we ate standing. Lunch is not fancy. Water, sandwich, candy.

TIP: If you have room, bring a towel. and 2nd pr of dry shoes and socks.

Then was the big hike out. We had to scramble up a rock face which is VERY steep. The website mentions the hike out, it's very physically challenging. It was drizzling when we got out of the water and by the time we were back to the car it was raining.

An hour back to the hotel and I was happy for a hot shower. Til I discovered 4 leeches on my legs. My husband pulled them off as I screamed away. I called BMAC right away to find out if they were bad or not. No one called us so after 2 days I emailed. Another day passed before anyone responded and by then I had full blown rashes in all of the bite spots. Would have been nice if they got back to me sooner.

All in all it was an adventure. Do it when it is way warmer, bring the stuff I mentioned, try to go with a bigger group, and be prepared for the physical challenge.