Re: [Paddlewise] Looking back

> From: ralph diaz <rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com>


> I wonder how many of you did something similar the first moment you got
> your hands on a kayak?  And, again, looking back to faraway places you
> knew in pre-paddling days, which would you like to go back to with a
> kayak?  

I first began kayaking about eight years ago and I'd say that it's the
kayaking that has taken me to some wonderful places such as the
Sea of Cortez, New Zealand, areas along the California Coast, and of
course, my favorite... multi-day trips to the barrier islands along
the Gulf of New Mexico coast.  Kayaking has been a new way to see places 
that has convinced me to travel to certain destinations (such as some
of the rivers in Texas I would never have otherwise seen).  Before that, 
I didn't take much time out to travel other than to mountainous areas 
without much in the way of water (but great hiking).  I wasn't looking
for water in my pre-kayaking days.  Nowadays, I find myself always looking 
for a "put-in" when I'm away from home without my kayak and crossing over 
a bridge of water or traveling near a shore.

This could be a really interesting discussion.  Thanks, Ralph :-)

Cheers,

Jackie

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