On Sunday we rented one canoe and two kayaks (each of my sons had their own kayak) down in the Pine Barrens in southern New Jersey.
We started our canoe trip down this skinny, windy river.
On the way we saw swamp azalea and mountain laurel, lots of pale pink mountain laurel flowers that looked a bit like rhododendron. We also saw what was probably a small eastern painted turtle, resting on a log. A few twists and turns later we saw a great big turtle, a similar one with the bits of red, also resting on a log. We saw hawks flying over head, and there were many different bird sounds in the trees.
We saw two types of lily pads. I only took my oldest camera on the trip, which was a good thing because at one point after banging into a bank we tipped over into the water! My husband lost his hat, but my old camera seemed to be OK (it was in its case inside a backpack). I was afraid to take my camera out – there was too much concentration needed in traversing the river. So I didn’t get photos of the lily pads, but this was how they looked (not my photos):
For more Nature Notes, visit:
One a fun outing to do as a family. So much beauty you saw along the way.
Sounds like my idea of a perfect day!
The lake looks beautiful! What a nice way to spend the day with family. Good for you guys.
Leora…I love the last photo…a peaceful scene..
Congrats
HAVE A NICE DAY
http://graceolsson.com/blog/2010/06/linda-a-sweet-look/
I particularly like the lilies.
Lovely shots.
Wonderful photos and it looks like you all had a great outing on the water. I just got into canoeing last year and really loved it.
This looks so peaceful and relaxing – a nice break from the daily urban grind.
What a lovely family adventure..I’m glad that nobody got hurt and that you were able to take your camera with you Leora….Michelle
What a great outing! Glad to hear you and your camera were unharmed. Your photos and story are so relaxing.
I concealed my children’s multiple complaints from the story. My boys wanted rapids, my daughter would have preferred more swimming and less boating…
Complaints is what childhood is all about..lol…
That looks like a gorgeous time you had!
We have seen (on our way out) one truck coming into the protectorate with a Canoe and I was thinking how great it would have been to go with that through the mangroves *sigh* 😀
And kids, well, are they ever satisfied? 😉
That is definitely my idea of an absolutely perfect day. I can’t wait to get back out on the water in a kayak this summer.
To answer your question, yes, the turquoise is common here because traditional superstition holds that it wards off the evil eye. Not sure about the blue eyes though LOL.
———————————–
My photography is available for purchase – visit Around the Island Photography and bring home something beautiful today!
What beautiful photos! I like the reflections in the river, and the lovely and delicate looking flowers. What a great overview of the lake.
I love canoeing, although I’m horrible at it. 😉 Looks like a great and beautiful place to canoe together as a family. Very fun!
The pictures are absolutely gorgeous.