July 9th

Finally I went sea kayaking! Just Richard and I venturing out on the open Pacific Ocean. I was a bit intimidated when I started to think about how big the underwater creatures must be lurking below the ocean's surface. Kayaking on the sea is much different than being on a river or lake, which is what I’m used to. The kayak does move allot smother through the saltwater but the waves are much fiercer than the rivers I have been on. I felt so small in comparison to the large body of water we were on.


-View from my kayak.



We ventured from Richard's house, passed whale park and arrived at the island destination. At the island we snacked and explored this untouched world. I found six abalone shells here scattered around the forest floor. Richard thinks perhaps a raven feasted upon them and there the shells remained. I’ve never found one before and was very excited to take them with me. I purchased a pair of earrings from the Raptor Center a few weeks earlier that were made out of this shell. It’s interesting to see where these materials come from. We also saw allot of bear scat in that area. I often wonder just how many bears have seen me without me seeing them. As we were leaving the island the cruse ship in town was also heading out. I secretly cursed whatever ship gave me this reached head cold.


-Richard with the cruse ship in the distance.