Thanks Keeners!!!-Ben Warren

This past three weeks has definitely been an amazing experience. I have made friendships that will last a lifetime. To be honest, it is going to be pretty hard to leave everybody this coming Saturday and return back to reality. Every day that I have been here at keeners I have drifted farther and farther from reality back in NC. Even though I am going to say goodbye to everybody in just a couple of days, I will be sure to keep up with all the great friends I have made here and surely paddle with them in the future. It is funny to see after three weeks of spending my time with many different people from around the world whom all have different backgrounds and culture I have picked up many different phrases and habits that will stick with me. Not only have I grown a strong bond with all the people here at keeners, but I have also grown a strong bond and love for the Ottawa river itself. It is definitely my favorite river and there is no doubt that I will come back here the first chance I get. The paddling here as well as the paddling community is absolutely epic. Thankyou Keeners.