This is one of my favorite photos. I took it on a kayak outing to the Nisqually Delta years ago… I don’t remember who this little girl was but I’m sure she’s in college now. (Funny, I haven’t aged a bit.)
I do remember though, that the day was perfect for sea kayaking. There were seals everywhere and birds and, along the shore, plenty of crabs and other crawly things to keep a kid’s interest. The smile on her face and the obvious joy that she was getting out of the day’s activity was infectious. I see the picture now, all these years later, and I still get happy about spending time on the water.
And that is what it is all about. It’s supposed to be fun.