![Piero gives his speech on the plan of the day at breakfast.](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56927677.DSC_0255.jpg) Piero gives his speech on the plan of the day at breakfast. |
![Safety talk on rafting](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56926882.DSC_0014.jpg) Safety talk on rafting |
![Our Bridge to Bridge run starts at this point.](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56926884.DSC_0020.jpg) Our Bridge to Bridge run starts at this point. |
![The bridge over Rio Futaleufu has a weight limit of 1100lbs: so the passengers follow the truck to cross to the other side](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56926883.DSC_0016.jpg) The bridge over Rio Futaleufu has a weight limit of 1100lbs: so the passengers follow the truck to cross to the other side |
![A typical lunch on the river](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56926907.DSC_0231.jpg) A typical lunch on the river |
![At the base of the road bridge. Before the next leg of run, chit-chat and prep](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56926886.DSC_0048.jpg) At the base of the road bridge. Before the next leg of run, chit-chat and prep |
![Donning the gear - sleeveless wet suit, splash jacket, vest and helmet.](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56926887.DSC_0049.jpg) Donning the gear - sleeveless wet suit, splash jacket, vest and helmet. |
![Yeah! - bidding goodbye to the rest of my crew when I opted off the afternoon run.](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56926888.DSC_0051.jpg) "Yeah!" - bidding goodbye to the rest of my crew when I opted off the afternoon run. |
![Cat guides Kyle (left) and Brian are doing their final check.](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56926885.DSC_0045.jpg) Cat guides Kyle (left) and Brian are doing their final check. |
![Off they go on Rio Futaleufu, from below the road bridge](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56926889.DSC_0057.jpg) Off they go on Rio Futaleufu, from below the road bridge |
![Sam (left), Norwood and Jorge in kayaks](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56926890.DSC_0058.jpg) Sam (left), Norwood and Jorge in kayaks |
![After the rapids, the Rio Fu becomes calm on its way to Lago Yelcho -here is where I wait for the rest of my team](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56926891.DSC_0063.jpg) After the rapids, the Rio Fu becomes calm on its way to Lago Yelcho -here is where I wait for the rest of my team |
![Jaime and Barbara in the shade, waiting for the arrival of their dry clothes.](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56926893.DSC_0067.jpg) Jaime and Barbara in the shade, waiting for the arrival of their dry clothes. |
![My team arrives safely after a heroic, eventful run.](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56926894.DSC_0068.jpg) My team arrives safely after a heroic, eventful run. |
![The kayak clinic for those wanting to try something different.](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56926896.DSC_0074.jpg) The kayak clinic for those wanting to try something different. |
![Many of us want to try fishing instead.](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56926895.DSC_0070.jpg) Many of us want to try fishing instead. |
![Trees burned in wild fires.](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56926892.DSC_0064.jpg) Trees burned in wild fires. |
![The cliff looks almost like wood.](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56926904.DSC_0095.jpg) The cliff looks almost like wood. |
![A shy baby horse is hiding behind his mother.](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56926905.DSC_0099.jpg) A shy baby horse is hiding behind his mother. |
![Ursula keeps her locks shiny and curly no matter what the activity of the day is.](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56926897.DSC_0076.jpg) Ursula keeps her locks shiny and curly no matter what the activity of the day is. |
![The fish never falls a prey to Alan's lure.](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56926899.DSC_0082.jpg) The fish never falls a prey to Alan's lure. |
![Relaxing moments - Piero (before he was pushed into the river by the usually innocent photographer), Phil and Norwood](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56926900.DSC_0085.jpg) Relaxing moments - Piero (before he was pushed into the river by the usually innocent photographer), Phil and Norwood |
![Brian shares a Pisco with Cara.](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56926901.DSC_0088.jpg) Brian shares a Pisco with Cara. |
![Pete, Cindy and Barbara appear suspended on the gorgeous water of the Fu](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56926902.DSC_0089.jpg) Pete, Cindy and Barbara appear suspended on the gorgeous water of the Fu |
![Mary's collection of fish lures](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56926906.DSC_0182.jpg) Mary's collection of fish lures |
![Freshest sushi: Piero shows his first catch.](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56926898.DSC_0081.jpg) Freshest sushi: Piero shows his first catch. |
![Mine is bigger - Norwood shows off his catch and body.](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56926903.DSC_0092.jpg) Mine is bigger - Norwood shows off his catch and body. |
![Fishing the lower Fu -- the only occasion I can bring my camera on the river](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/57116279.PeiyingBoat.jpg) Fishing the lower Fu -- the only occasion I can bring my camera on the river |
![Preparing for for the Rio Azul run on ducky](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/11/16011/3/69498753.luSk0FPW.jpg) Preparing for for the Rio Azul run on ducky |
![Swaying bridge over Rio Espolon - a day for duckies (or inflatable kayaks)](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56926908.DSC_0232.jpg) Swaying bridge over Rio Espolon - a day for duckies (or inflatable kayaks) |
![Same bridge(?) over the Rio Espolon, following the eruption of Volcan Chaiten in May 2008](https://a4.pbase.com/g1/11/16011/3/97117573.L1ii2UpD.jpg) Same bridge(?) over the Rio Espolon, following the eruption of Volcan Chaiten in May 2008 |
![Means to get down the stream on the Rio Espolon](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/11/16011/3/56926909.DSC_0233.jpg) Means to get down the stream on the Rio Espolon |