We packed our bags with towels, sunscreen, chairs, dog snacks and books, got our swim gear on and piled in the jeep. On the way there we picked up some sunflower seeds and Sweet Leaf Tea so I could feel like I was back in Austin.
The drive was nice; about an hour over the Columbia into Washington and through some pretty farmland and forested areas. As we drive along the river road approaching the watering hole we saw cars pulled over every few feet and people swimming in the shallow, fast-moving river. We couldn't wait to feel the chill of that cold water!
Once we found our destination, we set up our chairs in a shady area overlooking the river.
Uma went straight for the water, so Scotty and I followed her in. The water was cold, but not too cold. Still, we both had to go in slowly to adjust to the chill. Uma, on the other hand, dove right in and was swimming around in no time. Ever since she has been with her new dog walking group, she's been swimming more and more, and now her old fear of going too deep to touch the bottom is completely gone. We all had a great time playing water fetch, climbing on big river boulders, and laughing as Uma's normal gracefulness disappeared on the slippery, uneven stones on the floor of the river.
After about an hour in the water, we got out, drank our tea, ate some seeds and relaxed with our books. Uma dog lounged on her towel for a bit, but she ended up going back in the water to splash around. We all left feeling relaxed and refreshed. Moulton falls is definitely our new go-to spot when a swim is in order!
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