Adventures in a Kayak with Aj
This old English proverb has been part of my life since I was sixteen years old. The first half, “Where there’s a will,” is easier for me. I either want to do it or not, assumes I have the freedom of choice. Simply wanting to …
The CT track crosses Tampa Bay, and requires several miles of open water paddling. It has been several years since I last paddle open ocean water, so when I heard of a group planning to paddle from Fort Desoto to Egmont Key, and circumnavigate the …
Training run from Weekiwachee River to Centipede bay. We stopped along the way to admire the red mangroves. The total miles for the day was: 8 miles.
When I am on the water, I am transported into a dreamlike landscape where the sacred river and its spiritual powers speak to me. It seems that too few people can hear the song of the river and the harmony of nature. Soft are the …
Friday, Jul 9, 2021
When does the journey begin?
For me, the journey begins when I make the decision to undertake the expedition. Until then, it is only a thought or a dream that, if I do not take any action, will evaporate.
After having made a decision, I then must start research. The route, the weather, the timing, and determining what equipment I will need. I love this photograph taken on the Ucayali River because it shows some of the equipment I took to survive six months on the river. Today I found myself washing and inspecting some of this same equipment for my next upcoming adventure the CT.
