One of the nicest kayak mornings yet!

Oh my goodness - a perfect morning for kayaking!  Sunny, upper 60s, clear blue sky, very little wind and it was out of the north, making for low humidity.  We don't generally have a destination in mind, just getting some exercise and enjoying the views.  Lots of people out on their waterfront decks, on boats, walking, and bike riding... just a glorious time to be out.

We paddled down our canal, turned east, over two canals, then north.  Crossing the ICW, we made our way down a channel past marina slips, shrimpboats, and what I call a "water alley": there's a bridge at the end of it, only about 4 feet off the water.  The kayaks (or our dinghy) can fit under there, but certainly not Wild Blue.  As the waterway narrows, there are rickety covered docks on either side.  Once under the bridge, the water opens into the "fingers" area in Port Isabel.

Here's a look at the route.  The red route is what we traveled by kayak this morning; the blue route is what it would take to get to the same spot by boat...

Coming back, we rafted up for a bit; I can pedal, give Joan a short break from paddling, and we can quietly visit while still moving.  Back home, we're still refining our "boarding onto the boat" technique.  It gets easier each time.

Rinse off the kayaks and stuff, load back up some calories we expended, then it's time to head out on the boat.  I think we're getting the day off (from chores)!