Thursday, November 02, 2006
Aroostook River
This is probably the last long paddle of 2006. The day was truly a gift. The recent rain meant we were paddling instead of hiking (can we say "portage"), the sun was warm enough, and we saw some great wildlife. The bird watching is always great on this trip from Washburn to Presque Isle (a 3 hour paddle), but when we took a break after Rum Rapids, a family of river otters made an appearance. Although the wind picked up on the second half of the trip, it was a great experience. Several people now know that kayaking is really not for them, but they were great sports (and willing to try something new). We finished off the afternoon with a late lunch and for some, a nap.
