Back in the Paddle Again


We did get out in the kayak today. We actually got in the water about a half-hour earlier than normal at 6:45 AM. This timing put us on the road at the same time I used to leave for work. The initial route we take is the same as if we were going to work so we actually hit the “rush-hour” traffic. All this meant was we had to wait for an opening to get on Beal St. It was just like old times except I could turn off the road after about a quarter mile and go have some fun.


The bayou itself was disappointing from a wildlife standpoint. We don’t know why. We didn’t see any dolphin, wading birds or osprey. The bayou was quiet and beautiful – just nothing moving but the fish.


We’ve been by Camp Pinchot every time we’ve paddled but today a beautiful old oak tree seemed to stand out for us. We didn’t have hazy sunlight this morning so the tree literally glowed in contrast to the background.

Just about every time we go kayaking we see a local realtor, O. J. Davis out on the water on a one-person scull. Today he was there with his wife – each rowing their own scull. If Penny had her druthers she would be sculling instead of kayaking.

Now that we are finding some time for recreation I played around a little with the camera and took the picture that follows. I’ll let you guess what it is.