Rafael Gallo began kayaking at the University of Tennessee in the 1970s, founded Rios Tropicales in Costa Rica in the 1985, prevented the Rio Pacuare from being dammed, was inducted into the International Whitewater Hall of Fame in 2009, taught ex-Columbian FARC soldiers to become river guides in 2018, was known and respected across the globe for his river work, and during his life helped plant nearly 31,000 trees, all to protect and support rivers.  In March of 2021, he passed away.  This episode is a conversation with his son, and his personal assistant/biographer about his life and his way.   RAFA:  RIVERS & FORESTS ALLIANCERAFA websiteGo Fund Me for RAFA, IWHOF and IRFRAFA on FacebookRAFA on Instagram ABOUT RAFAEL GALLOA tribute to Rafael Gallo in Paddler MagazineEx-FARC Guerrillas in Columbia train to be Raft GuidesRivers that build peace:  Rafting with ex-combatants in ColumbiaNavigating Rough Waters with Rafael Gallo in Costa RicaHonoring Rafael Gallo:  Go Fund Me Launched for RAFA, IWHOF, and IRFInternational Whitewater Hall of FameRios TropicalesInternational Rafting Federation RIVER BOOK by RAFAEL GALLOThe Rivers of Costa Rica