Last Monday (commonly known as Columbus Day but we know he did not discover America) we all had the day off together so we went for a paddle in our newly acquired canoe. We have discovered the barter section of Craig's list and have been able to trade a couple things we don't need/use for 2 canoes that we have been wanting! We hope to go canoe camping next year.
Scout helps daddy launch our canoe. We went to Great Pond in Eastham. We chose it because it would only be a 2 mile paddle around the edge and we could shoot right back to the truck if Scout decides she isn't having fun. To our delight we discovered Wiley park directly across from our put in. There was a beach, playground, bathrooms and picnic tables. The perfect half way spot for Scout to get out have lunch, potty and play. Great Pond is the largest kettle pond on the Cape.
The canoe gives Scout a lot more room to move then the kayak. Scout and Michelle had the front. We cut a soft cushion out of a pool float that we found at the dump (brand new). Then we added some items on strings, a net, a "paddle" (actually a tiny hockey stick), a small boat and a bucket full of rocks and pine cones. This provided lots of entertainment as well as the bird watching, which she always enjoys.
And finally we had PERFECT weather for a perfect day.
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