Heading into the bay after a squall, waves breaking over rocks
Our first time in new touring kayaks (other than test paddles pre & post purchase). Initial feelings of nervousness - argh they're wobbly! Then we remember the instructions that we should 'wear' our kayaks, positioning ourselves well, locking into the boat and allowing it to respond with our movement rather than our reacting to every wave, swell, ripple. Typical instructions for mindfulness too, being aware, noticing how we're feeling, connecting, allows us to make choices - to respond rather than react.
Before coming to the Summer Isles we were warned not to expect summer! and today is a great example, we have all seasons in one day, and it's great to notice this, be comfortable with it (we are after all well equipped - believing there is no such thing as bad weather just inappropriate choices of clothing and activity!).
So walking up to a cuckoo and the sun this morning, then kayaking in a breeze and light rain, then a walk and it's hailing, but no the sun comes out again and it's really warm, but then in the middle of our walk it gets cold and we're in a blizzard. But we get back to road and a cafe just as sun comes out and we sit outside in T shirts. Strange world.
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| Bring on the elements! |
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