Sjoa River Festival
We will have a couple of days warming up and then we have the opportunity to Run the gauntlet of the Sweet Boater-X at the Sjoa River Festival :-)
NEWS FLASH 10.07.07: High water in Sjoa and some great paddling on surrounding rivers. Sweet Rumble and Freestyle Comp cancelled.
Wish List
With Norway fast approaching, do not worry there is not a major shift of the North European continental shelves, but more the date of our departure to Norway is almost upon us. Dom C, Sparky & Myself reforming TEAM VAN a year on from our Italian/Swiss adventures head north to the land of the Viking and Waterfalls
And so what do paddle in Norway? The levels are holding high apparently so looks like first off will be Ula and Amot. The rest we have a week to think about and rank up the wish list.
Facing up
All over aching pain charging through your cerebral vortex. Quick fire round after round of racing memories. Twisting & tormenting the truth, seeking new angles to validate the position. Times of calm interlude with fits of rage, guilt, self pity and doubt. Just wanting it to end. Even for just one moment of peace. Alcohol tames the beast but it soon gains the upper hand and like resistant strains of bacteria it strikes back bolder, cutting deeper into your soul. The only solution to end the pain, to go back to as it was. Never go back, never go back. Release the grip on the ideal and see the imperfections for what they are. Do not hold on helplessly clawing back time long past. Positive steps, best parts displayed, badness ironed out. Independence & strength the fortitude to re establish your higher standing. Take it forward. Face it headlong all the fears cannot defeat You. Chase your dreams.
4nel
The Fournel provided brief sanctuary.
French Alps
For the second time now I have had a return drive from the Alps with my head pounding. Events that leave you emotionally drained are difficult to deal with at the best of times but when you have to drive constantly for ten hours plus with limited sleep it becomes a whole new feat of endurance. Needless to say I am now even more tired and saddened. The internet is no place for regeneration from sleep deprivation and no comfort to overwhelming sadness. Computers do not offer the caring words or gentle hugs so much desired to take pain away.
