Whirlpool Quilt Block and Walking Wednesdays Part II

Whirlpool Quilt Block

This week for Walking Wednesdays, my friend and I continue our walk

in Salida, Colorado, along the Arkansas River.

 

 

"S" Mountain overlooking Salida

 

 

We had fun watching all of the different ways to float down the river. 

Here's a raft with oars.

 

 

 Armchair innertubes hooked together

 

 

Another raft with oars and a special chair for fishing

 

 

 

Children in life vests letting the current take them down the river

 

 

 A dog enjoying the trip down the river

 

 

Innertubers loving the challenge of the whitewater

 

 

 Kayakers practicing their moves and tricks

 

 

How long can he stay standing?

 

Lovely, old cottonwoods at Riverside Park line the river.

 Their trunks can be enormous!

 

Our favorite place to eat was the Boathouse Cantina.  We loved sitting on their covered patio overlooking the river, watching the rafters and kayakers.  The first time, we split the Duck Tostadas and the Flatiron Steak Burrito.  The next time, we split the Chorizo Green Chili Mussels and the Boater Burger.  We thought all of the food was delicious and the setting very relaxing.   

 

Read all my Walking Wednesdays posts here.

 

You might enjoy reading my previous blog post here.