Monday, March 13, 2006
More Sea Kayaking Fun!
On Sunday the weather was warm. Spring-like warm actually. Saturday the breeze knocked a few degrees off of the ol' thermometer, but Sunday was calm and the water was still. Our group consisted of three lovely Swiss ladies, the husband that belonged to one of them, and a super nice married couple from Abbotsford B.C.
We kayaked our regular route around Burrows Island. It was a leisurely paddle as we inspected the remnant kelp that survived through another winter. Soon the new shoots will reach the surface, filling in the empty spaces between these worn out individuals.
Out by the lighthouse we paused to take some pictures of the former coast guard station, and enjoy our surroundings. The Olympic Mountains, Lopez, Blakely, Decatur, and Orcas Islands were basking in the sun. Cypress Island, with it's serpentine soils and unique plant communities invited future exploration. I am looking forward to May when we start our multi-day trips!
Luck was with us on the way back home. We sighted a pair of Bald eagles were mating in the tops of the trees! It looks like we'll hear the cries of a youngster later this year.
The weather has been great this weekend. Let's keep our fingers crossed for more of the same.
We kayaked our regular route around Burrows Island. It was a leisurely paddle as we inspected the remnant kelp that survived through another winter. Soon the new shoots will reach the surface, filling in the empty spaces between these worn out individuals.
Out by the lighthouse we paused to take some pictures of the former coast guard station, and enjoy our surroundings. The Olympic Mountains, Lopez, Blakely, Decatur, and Orcas Islands were basking in the sun. Cypress Island, with it's serpentine soils and unique plant communities invited future exploration. I am looking forward to May when we start our multi-day trips!
Luck was with us on the way back home. We sighted a pair of Bald eagles were mating in the tops of the trees! It looks like we'll hear the cries of a youngster later this year.
The weather has been great this weekend. Let's keep our fingers crossed for more of the same.
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Your website rocks! Thank you for being so....real! We loved our Outer Island trip last summer. This summer we're coming out for at least three days. You are in a class all by yourselves, no one even comes close!
Karin Shelby
Arizona
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Karin Shelby
Arizona
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