As Seen From A Kayak
For a couple years I have been thinking of buying my own kayak rather than renting them when I go on the water. So in late June I finally decided the time was right and I would get my own kayak. I did lots of research and decided on the perfect kayak for me.
And then I tried to buy one... during the pandemic... at a time when every person on the planet is buying a kayak or a bike! You guessed it - not a kayak available anywhere. I even considered driving to Rochester (5 hours each way!) to get one since the website said they had the one I wanted in stock - thank goodness the website was incorrect - they had nothing!
After many hours of searching, I found my third choice kayak at a store about 2 hours away! I told them to put it on hold and I would be there the next day! Of course they had kayaks, but no paddles, no life jackets, or anything else I needed! Amazon to the rescue and I had my complete setup just in time for several days off in early July.
I've been out on lakes and rivers nine times since I bought it (you know my obsessions!) and just absolutely love kayaking in the The Pinelands of NJ. The rivers are small, they twist and turn, and they flow through the most amazing feeling of wilderness - ninety minutes from my house.
I took the image above on Oswego Lake in the Pinelands. I know it's a cliche photo - it must be the first thing everyone takes a photo of when they are on a kayak! But I really like the color, simplicity, and "airiness" that seems to capture the beautiful blue sky, white cloud, low humidity, late summer day I had on the lake and river.
Nothing earth shattering - just a pleasant scene - as seen from a kayak!