Re: [Paddlewise] Trip Report - sort of (?)

Chris Banner wrote:

>         I'm a kayaker and a writer and I penned these thoughts months ago. I
> submitted to various kayak periodicals but judging by my rejections, it's
> too literary for their market. 

> Discoveries on Discovery
[snip]
>         I'd planned to eat sandwiches and paddle back to Cattle Point, but the
> crossing had taken most of the evening and, as the wind had refused to heed
> the forecaster's predictions; I'd be spending the night on Discovery.
>         I smelled the sizzle of mushrooms and saw the cook add eggplant to the
> frypan.
>         "Forget cold supper, there's plenty for everyone," he invited.
>         After supper we circled the candle lantern as though it was our
> campfire, and pooled our conversations. We'd shed the cares of our world but
> spiced our get away with adventure and peace, solitude and companionship,
> and a desire for simplicity. The stars and moon, unsullied by city lights,
> sparkled on the ocean and cast black shadows among the trees. Cold damp
> slithered across the grass like an unwelcome snake, and fleeces, which were
> never grown on sheep, were passed around. Those unprepared to spend the
> night (that included me) were swamped with extra clothes, and the offer of
> bivvy sacks. I felt like an unexpected pauper, but grew too cold to refuse
> and slept among the others beneath a nylon tarp under a jewel studded sky.

Nice piece, Chris.  Surprised SK did not pick it up.  Seems like it would fit
well under their literary mantle.

Just curious -- what happened to your other companions?  Did they end up under
the tarp with you and the dinner-makers?

-- 
Dave Kruger
Astoria, OR
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