Today was the centerpiece of the entire trip; the day I risk myself on the Upper Yough. Raft trips on dam-controlled rivers usually start early in the day; my Gauly trip started at dawn. The release from Deep Creek Lake is timed based on maximum power need, so it happens in the early afternoon. I got to sleep in! After waking up, I walked downstairs to one of the largest breakfasts I've ever seen. It had omelets, ham, rolls, fruit, and much else besides. The owners have rafted this river and knew I was going; they prepared the meal accordingly. The Upper Yough is exhausting, so I needed all the fuel I could get. The food was delicious. After breakfast, I drove to Friendsville MD. Reaching the place is straight forward as long as one can
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