I begin the treacherous descent into the Kowmung River Crossing

The option to turn back is all but gone as I take aim at the sharp, jagged rocks that protrude from the river-bank

With an almighty splash, the Forester plunges into the Kowmung River.

Alternative entry (B) - alright, I admit I did it twice just for fun...

Despite rumours of deadly eels, water snakes and voracious man-eating crocodiles inhabiting the river, I plough through the murky waters of the Kowmung with fervour

As a successful crossing looms, I adjust the volume on the sound system to ensure that my exit from the river coincides with a tumultuous crescendo in Prokofiev's 3rd Piano Concerto