Doug Lloyd" <dalloyd_at_telus.net> asked: >> Why does it always seem so different when a paddler revisits a coastline a year or years later? Sure, there's a different rocky berm at previous landings possibly, or different patterns of beach dispersal and weather, etc, but the second time back always seems less mysterious, smaller, less hazardous and less invigorating. >> The simple answer is that you are an adrenaline junkie, Doug [grin]. The truthful answer is that I think we all feel that. The feeling is not unique to paddling ... think of other first-time experiences: in love, in driving, in travel, at work, etc. I would not want to push this analogy too far, but my first visit to a new place has an exotic flavor, similar to getting to know someone for the first time. Subsequent visits to a paddling area take on the character of visiting with an established, cherished friend. I like and appreciate both kinds of experiences. Places I have frequently visited are not boring, but they do elicit a different kind of pleasure response. I like to see how the subtle things have changed, how the wildlife are different ... and, if I have new companions who have never been there, how the place is new through their eyes. The vicarious is mine, also, but, what do you expect -- I'm a teacher. -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Fri Jun 13 2003 - 07:56:01 PDT
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