Optimistic
Tuesday, August 08, 2006
The marine forecast for tommorrow predicts light to moderate northeasterly winds. It looks like I'll hopefully be on my way once again.
Today, I awoke to a lumpy sea and the soft continuous roar in the distance of surf battering the beach, along with driving rain with fog. It was a day where I was thankful that I was sheltered in the Rumbolts' home, and not hunkered in my small tent on a windy, wet beach of cobbles. At least I was able to accomplish some necessary errands.
I must thank Graham Oliver and Marjorie Robertson for their hospitality. They are friends of the Rumbolts and invited me to supper. Again, conversation was lively and enjoyable and supper delicious. I also had the opportunity to meet one of their lovely daughters. Graham detailed the upcoming route with me, sharing his knowledge of the coastline which he has kayaked. Helpful advice is always appreciated.
So with some optimism, I hopefully will be one day closer to closing the gap tommorrow.
Today, I awoke to a lumpy sea and the soft continuous roar in the distance of surf battering the beach, along with driving rain with fog. It was a day where I was thankful that I was sheltered in the Rumbolts' home, and not hunkered in my small tent on a windy, wet beach of cobbles. At least I was able to accomplish some necessary errands.
I must thank Graham Oliver and Marjorie Robertson for their hospitality. They are friends of the Rumbolts and invited me to supper. Again, conversation was lively and enjoyable and supper delicious. I also had the opportunity to meet one of their lovely daughters. Graham detailed the upcoming route with me, sharing his knowledge of the coastline which he has kayaked. Helpful advice is always appreciated.
So with some optimism, I hopefully will be one day closer to closing the gap tommorrow.
2 Comments:
At 7:00 a.m. Dan and I pushed Wendy off the shore into the gentle surf. The sea was calm with only the hint of a NE breeze that was forecast to blow later in the day. At 8:00 a.m., when I scanned Bay St. George with my "binocs" Wendy was but a fleck of yellow in the middle of the bay (12 km crossing). Wendy has been with us for four days and the Oliver's and Rumbolt's have very much enjoyed her gregarious company. During her stay we shared stories, knowledge, laughter and lively converation. Good luck Wendy on your paddle around the dreaded and often mercurial Cape Anguille ... it "speaks for" for moderate winds tomorrow and light winds on Friday. "Long may your big jib draw!" Take care, Graham (Dan)
Wendy...hope that crossing was good..was gonna pull out my "spy glasses" but Graham beat me to it.Too bad you didn't stay another day..tomorrow is cleaning day at the Rumbolts and I even do toilets..maybe that was why you were so yarry to get of the beach this morning!!!!!Bonne chance and take care...Dan Rumbolt
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