Pungwe Low Level

30 Dec 12 - Minimum Flow

Of Nigerian Scams, Head Rolls and Long-Gone Lane-Mitchell.

After a disappointing run on the Nyagui, it was decided that the Pungwe would have more water.  So, undaunted, Andy, Squash and I set off in search of the elusive elixir.  What we found, after some of our party were parted with their cash by a local operator, using the old-fashioned "give me your $20 and I'll make your life a pleasure" line, was a very low river full of trees.

Aside from spending the morning cussing said local operator about money well-invested, the lads set about perfecting the head-roll (best performed in very small puddles) and renaming Andy for his habit of disappearing down the rapids without waiting for the camera to be set up.

Squash and I ran Four-clowns-folly, which is less gnarly at low level, but still has the potential for a good workout.

From there we ground out a steady pace through the widening river, finishing with a braai on the river bank, before the long drive back home.