On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight........... A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Saco Canoe Trip - day 1 report

Here are the participants in the 2011 Saco Canoe Trip.
 
Ready to leave the Weymouth Heights Club at 9am for our three day adventure.
Putting in at Swan's Falls

We started the day a little later than planned due to traffic, so we didn't make quite the mileage we wanted. We were on the river for a little more than 2 miles before we came to our 1st rope swing.  With temps in the low eighties - this was irresistible entertainment.  All the kids had a great time here (and at the swing at mile 6 too).  The weather stayed clear all day and the boys were in great spirits. 

This is a shot of our camp for tonight. 

Our camp is located just downstream of the Old Saco on a spot now known as "Mosquito Beach". Everyone cooked a good dinner and we had a nice fire going before we started getting a bit of rain.

The forecast for the next day did not look good but we planned on making the best of whatever mother nature brought us.

More pictures below: