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middle. Ruth fell forward while I
slipped backward. But, with Casey at
the bat, no one fell out and we soon
recovered control of the course.
Casey called for a high five of our
oars and we were all elated.
Tour operators offered the option of
running the course again, from a
slightly shorter launching location.
We all choose to return, so once
again our raft rebounded by the old
brick denim mills at river’s edge and
the newer convention center and
historic downtown Columbus. How
very cool to have what I think of as a
rural adventure in the center of
town. No need to drive hours to a
park and camp out in order to get to
a white water course. In Columbus,
the adventure waits just outside
your hotel or restaurant door.
That night Ruth and I dined at
Meritage, a locally owned restaurant
with a superior wine and martini bar.
Yes, the evening would be a splurge
and was worth it.
Meritage is a grand addition to the
walkable city of Columbus and after
my meal I needed a walk. Ruth and I
meandered through the historic house
district and again along some of that
15-mile RiverWalk, which couldn’t be
a nicer way to end an evening.
Disclosure: Thanks to Columbus for
sponsoring our visit and the
Columbus Marriott for fine lodging.