May. June 59Our novice attempts at paddling seem to have little effect
against the force of the white water, but our boat’s guide Dave
Macfarlane assures us that every little bit helps – as long as we
follow his instructions to the letter (below). Even with all this
water around, it’s a hot day on the Tully River (bottom). Waiting
for our boat to get its turn for a refreshing shower under Ponytail
Falls are Chris (at left) and Phil, uni mates from Queensland, and
Canadian adventure-seeker Shaun Bennett (obscured).