Last weekend Uncle Bex and Weeds came to visit for the weekend. It was kind of a short trip for Weeds, but we tried to make the most of it. Some highlights:
- I nearly took a drink when I was out of my kayak at an optional portage and tried to step on a log that wasn't nearly as stable as it originally looked.
- At a tricky log navigation spot, Weeds ditched her paddle and hung on tight to make sure she stayed dry.
- We did a stretch of river that was an estimated 4 hour paddle. The first 2 hours were pretty decent because some kayak outfitters had cleared that part of the river. The second two hours took a big longer. We found 1 mandatory portage spot, 4 optional portage spots, and 1 very technical paddling spot. But....that's what keeps things interesting.
- Having company is always a good excuse to be a tourist in your own town.
- We ate at a place that had "Crack Fries". Fries lightly battered and deep fried with a sprinkling of parmesan cheese and cracked black pepper. I don't mind if I do.....
- Good conversations about travel and life philosophy.
- It was the weekend of the raccoon. We observed one live one and 4 or 5 dead ones.
- A beautiful day paddling on the river - that's always good for the psyche.
- I saw a muskrat while kayaking. That reminds me of a song....
- First time grilling on my new grill, and things turned out well. Potato packs, asparagus, bratwurst, flank steak, and grilled pretzel buns. Mmmm...mmmm....mmmmm.
A few pictures:
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| They are red-eye to paddle |
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| Bex chilling on the river |
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| Weeds leading the way |
1 comment:
How could the second two hours take longer than the first two? Think about it......
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