June 6, 2016

June 6, 2016

Well today we went Kayaking on the Jackson Lake instead of Jenny’s Lake.  We entered the harbor at Colter Visitors center and campground where we rented the equipment.  They allow you 2 hours or 4 hours and I was not crazy about the 4 hours since we had one in the Kayak that had never been before.  We got our paper work filled out and a worker helped us to get in the kayak and pushed us off.  Now, we had a pack with the camera (mine) and snacks for the trip. 

At first I thought I would be swimming to shore and trying to rescue my DW from the water.  I have never been in a Kayak that rocked so much at the beginning.  The person in front, who’s name I cannot mention, was leaning to the right and left to paddle instead of using their arms to pull the paddle through the water on each side.  But about a half hour later the person in front was doing a great job after some minor yelling and screaming.

 

They respond well to that kind of instruction especially when told the kayak was going to turn over and they do not know how to swim!!!  It was beautiful around the lake and we were able to get a good view of the Grand Teton mountains.  They water was clear and when the wind was not blowing and making ripples in the water you could see schools of fish. 

We did not have a cover to go over the two-man kayak so our butts got wet.  Let me tell you the water was cold.  In case you do not know the paddles get the water into the kayak while paddling.  It took all the way to Jackson Hole for my butt to thaw out, even though I had taken my bathing suit off and changed clothes.  It was a good experience and we were able to travel on the water fast when we got our rhythm down and worked together.  Would do it again!!

As I said after the adventure on the water we went to Jackson Hole for someone’s fix on Starbucks.  We picked up some supplies and headed back to the RV campground.

 On a personal note, our oldest daughter graduated from college with a cybersecurity degree today!!  Congratulations Camron!!  We are very proud of you!!!