Emily's Visit (Part 3)

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On Saturday, Em and I woke up very early and drove to Canon City to go White Water Rafting and see the Royal Gorge (the highest suspension bridge in the world). We had a blast rafting! The water was 40 degrees (hence the wet suits)! We did class 3+ rapids and got soaked! In the afternoon we played around the Royal Gorge. We rode the little cage/train down the incline to the bottom of the gorge. We saw the train come through, rafters go through the class 5 rapids, and the crazy helicopter overhead. Then we rode the ariel cable car across the gorge. We saw the skycoaster (a swing that takes you 50 miles an hour swinging over the gorge!). Needless to say, I was too scared to try it. Maybe Emily's sister will take her next year! ;) Then we walked across the bridge. It was swinging from the wind blowing. We had a fantastic trip! I was so glad Emily came out to spend my birthday weekend with me!