I spent yesterday - Sunday - kayaking down the Sammamish River with 8 other folks. A great day without rain, good company, even if it was cold. Me, forgetting how cold the water can be, didn't wear thick enough socks. A drysuit doesn't necessarily insulate you from the cold. When getting into a kayak, you're guaranteed to get at least ankle-deep wet. Unfortunately, the moment I stepped into the water yesterday was the last bit of warmth I felt in my feet all day (although Martin's sitting on my feet on our lunch break did help). Lesson learned: Wear thick socks for cold water!
However, that said, it was a great day on the water. This is a mellow trip. The river is generally protected from wind, and the current is calm enough for beginners. We saw several bald eagles, great blue herons, lots of ducks, and some cormorants. The effect of heavy rains was evident by some flooded areas, and the water running more swiftly than it has when we've done this same trip at other times of the year.
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| Michael & Meggy, at put-in site |
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| I think these were cormorants (in the tree) |
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| Entering the north end of Lake Washington |
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| Sign says "Submerged Pilings"; moments later, the birds all flew away |
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