Te Araroa. Day 61-Ngaporo to Flying Fox

[@mkseller]

Watching this is scary! I was not prepared for the second dump. You called out the first one! Thankful Ritchie shared his cap! By far the most edge of your seat video so far!

[@freedom_on_the_trail]

It was for me too given that I have had some near-drowning experiences. But we survived to paddle another day!

[@SarahParson-o5y]

That was breath stopping watching you and Richie dumping in the rapids. You really portray well the sense of adventure you guys must be having. I am SO enjoying following along, thank you for taking the time to share! Hope you find a great replacement hat and trekking pole.

[@freedom_on_the_trail]

Thank you so much. I’m glad you and others are able to enjoy this through the videos.

[@freedom_on_the_trail]

Thank you so much. I’m glad you and others are able to enjoy this through the videos.

[@CindyDurber]

You haven't experienced the true adventure of the river if you haven't tipped out. Scary but you guys worked very well together. A great video.

[@freedom_on_the_trail]

Thanks. Richie did a great job of getting us back out of the water

[@UrbanKiwiana]

Holy moly that was action packed..you see at that moment it was going to go it got swamped so fast.. you both did amazing to staying calm and carrying onwards. Thats a bit ratty others left the camp so untidy This morning I went for a casual run down my rural road and noticed a car parked on our front inner lawn..turns out they were squatting on our campground we have and didnt want to pay.or let us know theyd arrived. Some people mate are just different to us. Loving this canoeing..

[@freedom_on_the_trail]

There are so many really different people in this world with such a range of values. It never ceases to amaze me how people can have such strong values and miss out the one that involves thinking about how your actions affect other people. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@boris_and_gracie_go_wild4660]

That was so scary to watch! Glad I've spoken to Richie since, you all did amazing. The campsite looks so lovely.

[@freedom_on_the_trail]

He did very well. Kept a clam head and got us out

[@SusanHaldane-un1cs]

😱🥺 oh my goodness, what a ride 🙆‍♀️. You guys were incredible. And shame on those previous guests!

[@freedom_on_the_trail]

Yep. Hopefully that kind of behaviour changes soon!

[@robfirmin8388]

Pleased to see you made it through. The submerging from a spectator viewpoint is quite disconcerting. Good to see your pleasant end at "The Flying Fox". A paradise rest after your day on the river. Such dunkings cement the friendship. Onward and upward!

[@freedom_on_the_trail]

The Flying Fox was exactly what we needed at the end of that day.

[@talesfromthetrail2437]

I have PTSD watching this 😂 We flipped when we hiked TA last season. Seriously, my heart is in my mouth. You guys did well. I am loving reliving the adventure through your videos. All the best 😊

[@freedom_on_the_trail]

That is definitely something g I don’t want to ever relive!!!

[@mrsANGRYh]

Wow.. that’s a few spills guys. But you survived. Well done.

[@freedom_on_the_trail]

Thanks. It was two too many!

[@GeorgeBeck100]

Bugger on the hat & pole, well done on the recovery from the dumping's

[@freedom_on_the_trail]

Thanks

[@kerrywilliams8100]

Wow😮that was scary from the watchers perspective. Glad you are both ok.

[@freedom_on_the_trail]

Yep. I’m “glad” I had the camera on both times so you could enjoy it as well. 😂

[@pj3635]

Good fun, can be scary though. Just don’t try and stand up your feet can get snagged between rocks.

[@freedom_on_the_trail]

There was no chance of that happening

[@kerrywilliams8100]

How hard was it to right the canoe with everything in it?

[@freedom_on_the_trail]

Surprisingly easy actually. The hard part was finding a place to get out of the river

[@MckayGeoff]

Definitely need a hat - sunburnt head is not fun!

[@freedom_on_the_trail]

Exactly!!

[@paulinemcalpine7503]

Had a shower and did your washing atthesametine.

[@freedom_on_the_trail]

That’s one way of looking at it😂