Here is Paul tying down the canoe to the car. Its 8:00 am and already 90 degrees outside. Ugh~!Next, we went to New Day Cafe for a good breakfast of eggs, sausage, pancakes and coffee.
We arrive at the lake and it is already packed with many people. I have to say the water looked nice. I got in the canoe with Paul and lasted 2 minutes- We managed to tip the canoe. I felt 3 sensations all at once... 1. scared- I could not feel the bottom so it kind of freaked me out- even though I know how to swim. 2. embarrassed- we had so many people watching us. 3. sick- I managed to swallow lots of water which gave me a sick feeling. Two nice guys swam over and helped us get the canoe back the right way. I quickly gave up. I told Paul to go ahead and take the canoe out without me that I would sit and watch. 
Paul took it out for about 30 minutes- then he came back to shore since he felt guilty leaving me at the shore alone. 
It was an interesting adventure. Wanting a whole day adventure turned out to be only a few hour adventure.I am home now... and glad to be home. Paul is taking a nap... I think I will join him.
4 comments:
Don't give up on it...try again. Of course, I don't care if I ever get in a canoe! I hope you took a good book!
That is great that you got a canoe. I would love to go out with you in it the next time we are in the States. I well remember the two day trip John and I took with the Westgate men in alligator territory. Dad
Kathy - you are so brave... I don't think I could ever get into a canoe... so are you guys going out again soon?
We bought a canoe last summer, but only went out once. Definitely need to try more often, I think lifejackets might be a good idea!
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