The coolest part took place in the middle of the afternoon when the dam was opened and the rapids were released. An alarm sounded, and everyone found a safe place along the riverbank or on top of a rock. In just minutes, the water level rose almost a foot and the current became strong and swift. Even though I was only partially in the water after the dam opened, it was such a fun experience feeling the power and coolness of the water as it rushed by my ankles.
This week, there has been a lot of rain during the night. One animal that loves the rain is snails. Every morning this week, there have been dozens of snails sliding along the driveway and the walls of the house when I have gone outside to get my shoes and my bike. It's like an obstacle course trying to avoid the slippery snails when biking in the morning!
