Up the Gorge, With a Paddle

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Guess what I did this morning?



I went kayaking, in Portage Inlet, which is the top of what is known in Victoria as "The Gorge" (not Gorge, but _The_ Gorge). It was wonderful. I love it. It would be perfect if you could take dogs along :)

Many thanks to my friend sheilap for taking me out!!

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Here's me, looking much more proficient than I felt :)



My friend Sheila, showing me how it should be done.



And me again, looking pleased with myself.

Comments

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That looks like it was fantastic fun. Did you guys rent from someplace? I've half a mind to go kayaking myself, but I have no idea how much it costs these days.

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Actually, in this case, Sheila has her own boat and I was using her partner's. I'm envious of that, because it gives you the freedom to take it anywhere you want. Usually I rent from Gorge Rowing or some other outfit, but that restricts you to the area where they are. Some places will let you take the boats away, but right now my car isn't equipped to do that.

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PS - it's pretty cheap at Gorge Rowing, and they have a noon hour paddle that's only $10. I think most places are around $20 per hour, and they usually give you a deal for a day or half day.