Some years ago friend Eleanor from Nova Scotia visited our province and we shared a paddle with her in Cape Broyle. Recently Eleanor contacted me to say a friend of hers would be in the province for six weeks. Today Cathy, Gary and I met Jenn for an introductory paddle.
As I didn't know her I thought we should be flexible for our first paddle as to distance. We had two targets in mind. Reaching Portugal Cove we could decide whether to extend the paddle further up the coast or turn around there.
Gary approaching Portugal Cove where we ...
... can paddle through Two Tower Passage between the vertical cliffs and ...
... an offshore outcrop that provides protection from breaking waves.
Satisfied everyone was doing fine we decided on paddling a little farther.
We explored this cleft and cave and were content to make this our turnaround point.
Returning to Portugal Cove we got out to stretch our legs on this beach and also decided to clean up and remove various bits and pieces of plastic flotsam.
After getting out of our paddling gear the four of us stopped for a choice of coffee or tea and a nibble of fries etc in the warm sunshine. We chatted for some time and left having made a new friend. I'm certain we'll have more opportunities to show Jenn some of the other kayaking hot spots on the Avalon Peninsula of our province. That's the kayaking community for ya wherever ya go!
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