January 1, 2005

New Day

After pulling on our drysuits we headed up to Kanes Creek - the ice is completely gone. I had hoped that Katie would get to experience the ice for her first time. To sit on the edge of an ice floe and listen to the creaks and moans will have to wait for colder weather.

But we can't really complain. The unusual warm spell has us paddling comfortably and since it is high tide, we poke back into the side fingers of the creek as far as we can go. The ducks take flight in waves as we edge our way in.

By the time we worked our way to the back of the creek we met up with some other paddlers out enjoying the day. But we've spent a lot of time working the sides of the creek and with getting on the water late we need to head back.

The return trip is quick and at the take out Katie remarks that she isn't tired. I need to start extending her distance. Before long she'll be out distancing me, but today I'm safe from embarrassment as we load up our kayaks for home.

Maybe the water will turn solid in a few weeks...

Woody