Over a month since the last time we visited the Motueka River and the water level was noticeably lower without the spring run-off to contribute to the flow. This was a good thing in a way because it meant that the rapids were different, some rocks that were covered before now lay in wait to catch a napping kayaker and bounce him out of his seat. New lines had to be found on some rapids and the Motueka, once again, did not fail to please.
Just for a change I'd thought I'd bring you todays pictures in black and white...
 
At the put-in. We started at McLean's picnic area this time. The total run measured about 13km to Graham's River junction.
Some interesting rock formations near the top of the run.
This is the Peninsula Bridge. An old wooden suspension bridge still in use. Its one lane, weight limits, and the way it intersects the main highway, show its designed for an earlier time when traffic was smaller, slower, and less frequent.
The Peninsula Bridge is a few kilometers past the Graham River take-out. We have decided that next time we will paddle to here making the total length (from McLean's picnic area) almost 17km. Something about this bridge just screamed "shoot me in black and white!".
9:57:32 PM 
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