a kayak

   Last weekend I went out on a lake in a kayak. It was the coolest experience of the camping trip. I mean that in both senses of the word. It was like 90 (humid) degrees by noon each day - you know the kind where you move your arm and you're sweating already. But I digress.. We paddled all over this lake at the state park. It only took us an hour or so to get about a mile out and then paddle back. Of course it was a very calm lake, but it was exhilarating anyway.
   I used to have this inflatable boat that I used to take out on one of the lakes near the house. I always enjoyed it because it was energizing because of the exercise, but also relaxing at the same time. I think my raft is too old to take out - I think it would deflate. But I'm thinking a kayak would be fun. Now I'm reading up on kayaks - who knew there were so many different kinds? We'll see where this goes by the end of the summer...