We have just left and we are going to follow the south side of the Platte River. We have to cross the river in about 170 miles. We have heard from other settlers that it's too wide to bridge so we have to use the sandbars to get across. That has been a stressful thought, hopefully no one has any troubles. It's also very shallow which could cause problems because the current will be going at a high speed.
After 6 days of travel we have finally met the river crossing. It's current was strong and fast. Everyone was frightened at the thought of crossing it. We started walking along the sandbars. John! John feel off of the sandbar and into the water. I jumped in after him. Janet was screaming while I was trying to get him. I couldn't get
After 6 days of travel we have finally met the river crossing. It's current was strong and fast. Everyone was frightened at the thought of crossing it. We started walking along the sandbars. John! John feel off of the sandbar and into the water. I jumped in after him. Janet was screaming while I was trying to get him. I couldn't get