Today provided us with mostly clear skies in the high 70’s bordering 80’s; so after church Robin and I headed to Sunkhaze Meadows. The last time we were there we hiked a long a couple of trails so this time I wanted to kayak Sunkhaze Stream. When we arrived, there was no boat landing which was expected since it’s a Wildlife preserve so we parked next to a small bridge and carried our kayaks down the side of the bridge. While putting in I said the Robin that this is the type of steam I really enjoy, it’s not too wide, varies from 5-10ft and has just enough current to slowly move you along. Once in the water the current took a hold of us and slowly taxied us through bends and curves through its lush canopies and shore-lined dunes of grass and plant life. Each bend brought different sights of interest; fallen logs, boulders, open areas with tall grass and sporadic varying trees. For the most part there was very little wildlife to be seen besides a Sandpiper, female Wood ducks and a Beaver.
No man-made noises could be heard, only the sounds of lightly flowing water, a cool breeze whisping through tress and over long dune grass, and the sounds of chickadees, American Goldfinches, quacking ducks, Cedar Waxwings and the flapping of Dragon fly wings. We had an excellent leisurely afternoon kayak trip; the only thing missing was a kayak picnic. I have wanted to take a photo of my gear in my kayak so you can see how it’s carried- eventually I am going to get an inflatable sealable bag for it.
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It looks so peaceful there! What a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon.