McCloud-part 2

A group of us went back to check out the Hearst Wyntoon-Bend castle site off the McCloud Lake and found the amazing structure 'just around the bend'. We had a new challenge (at least for me) to paddle upstream against a nice 'bumpy' swift current. To negotiate it we had to cut cross water into an area that was less swift right towards the shore of the estate. After enjoying this exercise, and drifting back with the flow, we paused to enjoy our lunch and gain an additional view from the opposite side. A nearby creek joined the river and washed out tan colored sediment we named for various coffee drinks, and coloring the water for a ways downstream. On the way back out, we heard the sound of trickling water and found it under the overhanging branches of a tree growing over a rock that dripped with water from the hill. Many of us wished we could take it home, but took only pictures instead. Later, I thought of a name for it- water being pressed through a rock shot through with roots, dripping into a large lake of water, making such a lovely sound--I would call it "Plumber's Nightmare". For this lovely picture and other descriptions of what and where we went, please view the photo album named "Wyntoon". Thanks to Mary for the photos and the details that make this and other outings more interesting and enjoyable.