Early Morning Paddle

Since I wrote last, all the ocean beaches have been closed down, because too many people were congregating together. Since authorities only closed a few at a time, it made people get closer and closer as the areas got smaller. Now everyone is going out in their boats, but still they are congregating on the sandbar party spots. This has required that some of the launch ramps to be closed, which may mean that more closures will follow. Tomorrow we will go out in the powerboat, in case they do that. Meanwhile, this morning was perfect for kayaking. We have to start early because this week is predicted to be sunny and a wonderful 83-89 degrees! We launched at a small beach on the Indian River at the east end of the Jensen Beach causeway, and it sure was calm.

Our destination was Nettles Island (seen as all the houses in the distance), led by my buddies the pelicans, who were diving for breakfast.

However, we didn't make it that far because we found other canals and places to explore before reaching the island. This included this nature preserve that opened into a cove.

Then we found a couple of communities where anything goes as far as housing is concerned. There were new buildings, travel trailers, 1960's trailers with additions, and everything in-between, all tucked in close together. It reminded us so much of the Florida Keys.

This one looked like a trailer that had been built around and then raised up precariously...

This toy hauler trailer would work perfect for the two of us, complete with big fridge, washer/dryer, and a complete workshop.

I have seen owl statues to keep birds from landing on posts, but how about a penguin?

A Riff Raft! We used to have a party raft like this when we lived in the Keys, although not quite as elaborate.

Owners of a Boston Whaler Rage Jet Boat retrofitted it into an outboard motor powered skiff...

This Bounder motorhome was our favorite sight of the day, with its name...

We may be doing more and more kayaking to get out and exercise and enjoy the fresh air. Hopefully this was just the beginning and all the water access sights don't get closed. It is still a crazy time right now, but we are being good about social distancing and yet still enjoying ourselves. Hope you are too!