Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Zen and the Art of Kayaking

After departing Bob's Bunz this morning, I paddled down a scenic channel, canopied and walled by mangroves.  After paddling across a choppy bay I landed on what appeared to be a jetty of Islamorada.
I walked down "Spanish Steps" to access a private swim in the cove.  I dawned snorkel gear, dive knife, and speargun.  The dive knife and speargun were not for hunting, but rather to defend against a possible shark attack.   After swimming around for a little bit, it. felt too much like a "movement to contact".  So.... I traded my weapons for my yoga mat, sat in the sun, and enjoyed zen meditation instead.  Then I gave a devotion to Ra for the great sunshine today and thanked Poseidon for making the seas safe.  My Wilderness Kayak 120 is proving its worth.  While a larger kayak would probably be smoother, while also hosting more storage capacity, my 120 is reliable and keeps water out of the storage hold.  I'm happy to have found a free place to camp tonight.  Update on the digs in the morning.

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