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A ten year dream coming to fruition. How to choose the right gear, organize and pack for a kayak expedition camping trip along the Waccamaw River.

The ups and downs of the first day paddling the Waccamaw. Paddling the remote upper ends of the Waccamaw River where the swamp and the river are one.

Finally, the start of the journey! This is probably part of the most juicy parts of the early on portion of the trip- The beginning. I'm forced to go under through and around new and old fallen trees....

I was making great headway through the twist and turns. My friend Shawn called me a beast. I started to believe for a little while. I guess when "beast mode" wears down grit takes over....

A trip down memory lane... The more manageable river flow became a mindless paddle where I was absorbed in my own thoughts and constant self encouragement... All was well until bedtime...

I reached my campsite for the evening and continued to struggle with stomach cramping, then things took a "downhill" turn...

I reached my campsite for the evening and continued to struggle with stomach cramping, then things took a "downhill" turn...

Pitch landing was the best and worst of the nights along the trail. My body is adjusting and bouncing back well after a rough start to the expedition....

An evening with the "boys". A frosty morning start then all ahead full. Marshall and Merri meet me for a water replenishment. Next stop- Winyah Bay. My unexpected longest leg of the trip begins...