Floating Down the Flathead River Day 18

Sunday, July 27, 2025 - Today’s adventure was floating down the Flathead River. The hardest part was procuring enough watercraft from Sarah’s friends. And she did that thanks to her friends!! We trekked to the riverbank and then had to blow up 9 watercraft - good thing Sarah invested in a battery powered pump. We still had to use hand pumps and everyone was ready for the refreshing float once we got started. Only a few tricky spots on the river but one place dumped 2 people, Sarah our tour guide and Pat, the elder of the group. They had a refreshing dip and recovered well. The youngest, Alithea came out dry. The float was relaxing and we stopped along the riverbank for a snack of cheese, crackers, ham and reindeer sausage, which Tim brought back from Norway. It was delicious. We also had some sweet treats as well. This trip was one of the top highlights of the vacation. 

After the float, some went to get the vehicles while the rest of us hung back to deflate the boats. Sarah took charge and organized them the way her brain thought was best while Tim had another idea. They had some good discussions like any married couple - and each thought they had the best idea! Tim, we raised a strong, independent woman, just keep that in mind for the future! She can be a bit spunky at times! The next day, Sarah send Tim a meme just to give him another jab. It's a funny one and Tim laughed.

We ended our night with dinner at Sarah’s sponsored by the Hermans. Some good burgers and Hoffmann dogs with corn on the cob and pasta salad!!