The perfect complement to my cycling trip was the relaxing paddle on the Suwannee River the next day. Two canoes full of OAR kids headed down the Suwannee, swimming in a random spring and heading to Bob's River Place. Bob's is a Florida institution. Started only a few years ago and shut down by the government on a regular basis, Bob's was open to the public by an older man (name Bob, obviously) who had built it initially for his grandchildren. Bob lives on the Suwannee River and turned his backyard into a small park, characterized by rope swings, slides, a sand volleyball court, a zipline, and a deck for karaoke. Unfortunately, because Bob had built this without paying mind to state regulations, a lot of it was closed when we were there, including the zipline and slides. Still, the rope swings, one affectionately named "Demon," were still open for business.
My aforementioned fear of heights also includes rope swings. Still, I took a chance and leapt off the edge, clinging to the rope for a few seconds before plunging into the river. The beach volleyball, however, was truly my forte. Despite mixing up the teams, I was on the winning side for all three games we played. My dedication to diving for the ball resulted in several bruises and an abundance of sand everywhere. The karaoke was another story and I was surprised that the other people at Bob's didn't revolt when some of the guys in my group decided to sing Lady Gaga. We swam around as well and eventually paddled back to the car. Our car was parked near a local convenience store, known for their incredible fudge and barbecue, just like most local Florida restaurants. The perfect end to a fun-filled, stress-free trip.Events occurred: October 16, 2011
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