Wekiva River adventure last weekend – went to Buffalo Tram campsite, it is about 2 hours kayaking downstream from the state park, we had lunch and made a day of being outside. The weather was overcast, but we were the only ones on the river for hours. There is NOTHING like being in nature with the silence and solitude – great day!
HERE are a few more pics.
This morning we got up and went out to Lake Maitland for a short fishing trip before we fired up the smoker to BBQ for the Gator game tonight. Marci scored her first bass by Kayak! It was a nice 3-4 pounder around 18″ in length. She slayed this bad boy with a deep diving Rapala Glass Shad in “Glass Perch” pattern in about 3-5 ft depth covered in eel grass. A solid bass in my book… HECK, in anyone’s book!
I think I enjoy watching her catch fish even more than I enjoy catching them myself. Just look at that smile!
My birthday is September 20 and Chad’s is September 21. How lucky! We make birthdays a big deal! This year, we took a trip to Cedar Key, Florida, a sleepy little coastal town near the panhandle. The main key, Cedar Key, is surrounded by smaller key islands, perfect for fishing and pulling up for lunch and a swim. We, of course, took the kayaks and spent 3 days on the water. Dolphins, tortoises, and turtles came to visit near our kayaks. We ate the famous sweet clam chowder at Tony’s and had a few fun drinks at the local bar, Coconuts. We both caught fish – it was a great get-away right before the wedding. Happy Birthday to us!!!
Check out our pictures from Cedar Key – http://www.chadandmarci.com/pictures/?album=10
Chad and I bought kayaks yesterday and took them for an inaugural spin on Lake Virginia in Winter Park. We bought a blue one for me and a yellow one for Chad. He is already referring to his kayak as, “my other blond!” I thought he should name it, “The Banana Hammock” – the verdict is still out. : ) Mine is named Blue Belle. They are the new Hobie Revolution kayaks with a Mirage drive. This means we have a pedal in the center of the boat that allows you to choose – pedal OR paddle! It also has a rudder on the back for steering. These are prefect for fishing, you can easily pedal with your feet and have your hands completely free to FISH!
Yesterday, our maiden voyage took place on Lake Virginia in Winter Park. We paddled around the Winter Park chain and explored all the possible fishing holes. Then this morning, we went out again to Lake Virginia with our poles and spent a few hours tackling some bass.
The kayaks are a great way for us to get exercise, get outdoors, and explore our beautiful state. We have already planned a trip in December to camp at a few new sites. Now, we have the kayaks to spend our camping time on the water. Between fishing, paddling, and pedalling – we have decided these are our new way to enjoy the outdoors and enjoy being together.
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Three years ago today… we met. Woohoo!
We are headed to Wekiva for a paddle and a picnic to celebrate. Then for dinner, the meal that won her heart… Chicken Marsala.
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