Kayak Trip Eight
August 23rd, 2003 – Lake Hariet & Chain of Lakes above Lake Calhoun
Lake Hariet was the first on our list and we hoped to do all the lakes from there, but there was no outlet from the lake and we had to pack up the kayak and drive to Lake Calhoun.
From there we could reach a number of lakes all linked by channels or streams.
The day turned out very good and I will specially remember our simultanious thought at the end of the trip that we would have loved to indulge in real South African “slap chips” – french fries made with vinegar and salt and wrapped in white and newspaper! And the two flies that bugged me on Lake Calhoun and kept biting me on the back (yes – we have few flies in Minnesota, but those we have, pack a visious bite!).
When we return home after a day like this, it is nice to see that kayak on the car roof – kind of a symbol of a activity that invigorated you and the fact that all is well and you are returning to your family.
Now our sights are set on the half-marathon we hope to do in two weeks time – down the Minnesota river – into the Missisippi river!