A River Crossing

As he climbed through the jungle, he found yet another
obstacle: a river intersected his path. From the riverside,
he gazed across the rocky waters and planned a way across
using large stones in the river. He started with vigor, but
as he approached the middle of the stream, he found his
boulder boulevard came to an end. Stuck in the middle of
the river, he had two choices: stay put and hope the river
would dry up, or go back and try an alternate route. As he
thought this, he chuckled to himself. With a splash, he
jumped into the water and gleefully completed the crossing
painlessly. It was only water.