Yesterday when we emerged from our tents at basecamp in the early hours, many of us were surprised to see grey clouds and rain. We did our typical routine and loaded up into the vans expecting a frigid, wet raft ride. To all of our surprise though, the sun rose upon our river journey. We had a spirited splash war as we drifted down the beautiful, scenic Merced. We bonded together more than any previous day and learned that even cloudy days can bring joy! – Anadi