Day 34: T 10/16- Jolly Ball

We left our camp and paddled straight into a heavy headwind. The temperature was warm enough and since it didn't rain, we will count this as a good day. The wind did slow us down a good bit though, only making 22 miles for the day. To avoid some crosswinds we left the channel midday and went down the Bellevue slough. To the left of the slough was Scott Island where we decided to have lunch. Afterwards we continued on through to lock 12. While we were passing the last little island before the dam, I saw a red ball sitting in the muck by the shore. We decided to go and check it out. When we got close, I saw that it said jolly ball on it which was one of Lilly's favorite toys at the daycare. So I waded through the slim and pulled out this half submerged ball that was split on one side and full of sediment. Lilly was already getting excited. After scooping the filth out with my hand and giving it a quick rinse, we continued through the dam. When we made camp that night, Lilly was overjoyed with the find. We played with it rolling across the beech until after dark and then again the next morning. Although it is bulkier than a tennis ball, it's size is proportional to the amount of fun Lily is getting out of it.