I think it's safe to say it was the thing my mom was least excited about.
More than once she said, "Now, if we run out of time and can't go kayaking, that's ok."
No mom, that is not ok. That is the ADVENTURE part of the trip. And there always has to be an adventure part.
Friday morning was cold and overcast. We were a little nervous about freezing to death on our kayaks. We called ahead, wondering what to wear. The nice lady on the phone said she would give us wetsuits this morning because it was so cold. Much better than the swimsuits and sweatshirts we considered wearing.
A shuttle picked us up right across from our hotel and drove us down. The shop was total chaos, but luckily, there were a lot of different types of tours, so only 14 of those 100 people were in our group. My mom and I got in our wetsuits, and we headed down to the beach. (Just a side note, my mom and I weigh within 2 pounds of each other. She just lost some weight to get to this point, or she would never have let me take these pictures. It is fun to have someone else's body be so exactly the same as mine. Fascinating, actually.)
We watched 2 of the 3 kayaks ahead of us flip right over in the surf getting in the ocean. And then it was our turn. And we actually did great. It was so fun going over the big wave. And it was crazy feeling like we were in the middle of the ocean. I had never been so far out and the big swells under us were just crazy.
And then a little tiny swell flipped us over. For no apparent reason. Our tour guide held our kayak while we jumped back in. The rest of the tour was really calm and fun. We went in a little cave, saw some cool orange fish, and paddled next to sea lions. Our tour guides were really fun, and they made the whole thing.
We were warned that going back in might be the toughest part, but we did great for the first two waves. And then a huge wave knocked us out of the boat and threw our paddles from us. And then we got hammered by a few more waves. And we both agreed that was the funnest part. We couldn't stop laughing even as we were coughing up salt water. We looked like drowned rats, but we still felt like rockstars. I mean, if you can kayak in the ocean, what CAN'T you do?
6 comments:
OH my that is so awesome... you two are BRAVE! To think you actually enjoy getting tossed around waves like that...only you two!
Just think, out on the wild blue ocean with just you two and the company of others in wet suits immitating seals (at least in the eyes of a great white shark!) What fun, what fun. The great thing is you didn't get eaten! What luck, what luck! Just thought I would throw in a little Nana. Glad you had fun and you both look hot in the wet suits. I think I will buy one for mom to wear around the house.....
OH! I love that you had a fantastic adventure together! I'm super impressed by the kayaking. I don't think you could talk me into that...
You look beautiful, and so does your mom! I'm glad you've posted--I've missed you!!
First off your dad is hilarious and I always get excited when I see that he has commented on your posts. I will be honest the adventure side of me thinks this water excursion sounds like so much fun, but the whole "I can't swim" side would be hyperventilating.
sounds like fun! and your mom is so cute...i got to meet her a few months ago!
Love love love the trip you took with your mom! How fun is that!!! And I love that y'all ocean kayaked together. So awesome.
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