Adventures in a Kayak with Aj
A blanket of dark clouds hovered over me as I stepped out of my tent. Coffee usually brightens my morning, but not this morning – the stove refused to work. Thankfully, instant coffee does dissolve in cold water, so I was still able to get …
Jun 19, 2022
Northern wind-tossed waves came at me broadside all day, forcing me to stay alert and watch my path. The winds brought with them hot, dry air, reaching 94°. Usually, a breeze will cool, but not this day; it felt like being under a hair dryer. I went through two gallons of water. Typically, I use one gallon daily.
I arrived mid-afternoon at Piney Point, a primitive campsite on a narrow strip of shoreline with a straggly tree that offered little to no shade. A mosquito-breeding marsh lay behind a bleak berm. I left bright and early the following morning.
