Paddlin' Paradise - Aug 16 / '08

Escaped from Vancouver for a day of kayaking with my great friends Rob and Terri (Rob's the guy) on Vancouver Isle


Didn't have too much time, so we decided our adventure would start from a local marina in Victoria and head eastwards to Discovery Island, about 4 or 5 kilometers away


En route to the island, we crossed above a number of giant kelp forests, visible below our kayaks through the moody, crystal clear water. Harbour seal pups lounged on the rocks around us while larger adults jetted through the kelp below - the latter of which were truly stunning images that I unfortunately wasn't able to capture with my camera


After these magical moments, we continued on to the island where we decamped for some necessary skin-darkening and shut-eye - exercises that work excellently in conjunction with one another


The paddle back was more active as we sped to a beach a little ways to the north and then along the shore, back down to the marina. We probably paddled close to 8 or 9 k's, not bad for all we saw and the good long relax session on the isle.


Thanks Rob & Terri for that adventure - also for the fantastic barbecue the night previous


I'm a strong believer in valuing my treasured friends and these two provide a great reason for that


On my way back to the ferry, I dropped in to the Orr residence, checking in with the "Double A's" (Arch & Agnes) as well as my friend Deb (their daughter) who was visiting them. Another wonderful dinner and time in the company of people who make my heart beat as it should

Thanks everyone for the fantastic weekend!