New Kayakers

With a school closure our granddaughters had an extra day added to the Victoria Day long weekend. We kept them busy today by giving them their first kayaking experience. 

The weather was perfect. Not too hot or too cold and a nice light breeze.

There were a few interesting things to explore. We got up close to a family of turtles sunning themselves on a log.

And watched a mother duck walking her brood along the shore.

Both girls really enjoyed kayaking, but with only two kayaks it meant someone always had to sit out while the other had a turn. We need more kayaks!

Our 40th Anniversary

We spent our 40th wedding anniversary in a manner that so suits our introverted ways. 

Quietly paddling along Lightning Lake in Manning Park. 

The weather was perfect! Neither too hot nor too cold.

We saw numerous water fowl and listened to the enchanting song of a loon. 

Lots of fish were jumping all around us, one directly in front of my kayak. 

Beautiful large blue dragonflies flitting everywhere. 

Sorry, wasn't fast enough to photograph jumping fish and flitting dragonflies!

You'll just have to take my word for it.

You'd think from the photos that we spent most of our anniversary far apart, but that wasn't the case. We were often floating together enjoying the beautiful scenery and the quiet tranquility. 

The PERFECT way to spend a major milestone anniversary!