Let's go kayaking

Last Sunday I surprised Kate with a half-day kayak trip on the Russian River. The trip was with Russian River Outfitters in Duncan's Mills, CA - about 2 hrs north of the city. It was a great time, and something that we'd both been wanting to try since we moved out here.




The mouth of the Russian River, opening to the Pacific Ocean


Overlooking the river before starting our trip


A deer up on the ridge, checking us out






Sea birds




Taking a break to walk around the shore






Seals taking it easy




Kate making friends down the river


***note the horns properly pointed down


Claiming victory over the river


Duncan's Mills, CA - Population 85, Elevation 26 ft