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Karin and I ran Deso-Gray together 11 times, between 1992 and 2003. It was a yearly thing for us, something we looked forward to, something that was very special for us.
We had two permits to go this year - June 27 and Sept 2. Both got cancelled.
But upon reflection, and especially after this horrible move I just went through, I decided I needed to do something that re-connected me to her and the life we had together. So I called up the BLM, and secured a Sept 27th launch date - for myself.
It's a fairly long trip - 84 miles, almost thirty of it on flat water - and I've never done a long trip solo. But this will give me something to work toward - more time in the gym, making lists, repairing some equipment, etc.
It's a little daunting, taking on this run by myself, but I feel like it's the right thing to do.
Early fall is beautiful out there - fewer boating parties, almost no bugs, cool evenings and warm days, the cottonwoods changing color on the riverbank.
I have to decide if I should bring some of her ashes with me - there's a beautiful spot called Fretwater Falls that she once told me she wanted her ashes scattered at.
It would be hard for me to do that - I think it's the right thing to do, but it's also a goodbye I'm not sure I'm ready to say.
But...at least for now, I'm going.
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