A rapid is a section of a river where the river bed has a relatively steep gradient causing an increase in water flow and turbulence. A rapid is a hydrological feature between a run (a smoothly flowing part of a stream) and a cascade. As flowing water splashes over and around the rocks, air bubbles become mixed in with it and portions of the surface acquire a white colour, forming what is called "whitewater".
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Friday, June 8, 2012
Mountains and Callouses
"Just what kind of people you think we would be if we never have trouble? For we build muscles in heart and body when we lift heavy loads. Tough times make calluses that someday save our hands from bleeding." Robert Schuller.
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"If the mountain was smooth, you could not climb it." Wintley Phipps, quoting an 'old lady down south years ago.'
I'm back! Happy New Year, to all procrastinators there like me. The past six months had been a roller coaster ride, runs and rapids alternating at such speed that it was difficult to collect, let alone write, my thoughts. And I do not want to write depressing thoughts here - no way! Oh, it is good to be back. Here's hoping that life has been exciting for you this past six months! A toast to an adventure-filled remaining six months of 2012
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