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Canoeing



On Saturday, I had the pleasure of canoeing in Deep Cove - basking in the warmth of the glorious autumn sun. I was actually surprised at how warm it was, but the end of summer was definitely evident whenever a breeze passed by. I'd forgotten how peaceful it can be out on the water - just admiring the view that isn't accessible from a car.

Being so vulnerable to the sea was a bit daunting, but we tried not to stray too far from land. Amongst the trees, there were quite a few houses dotting the shoreline - or rather, mansions. Some of them were enormous! True, the view from their rooms must be spectacular, but I couldn't imagine living in such a remote area.

By the time we paddled around the bend, out of sight of the Cove, we'd already passed the one-hour mark. So, after a short break for snacking and seal-watching, we headed back - making the roundtrip journey about 3 hours long.

I didn't know exactly how much canoeing we had really done until later in the night. At around 8:00, conveniently while I was out for dinner, the soreness kicked in with full fury. When it hit, I figured I'd be able to withstand the aching until I went to sleep, but apparently my pain threshold (or patience) isn't as high as I thought. By about 10:00, I admit it, I complained aloud but wasn't able to get a hold of any Tylenol or Aspirin to calm my muscles - instead, I watched The Rock.

No, I don't mean Dwayne Johnson, I'm talking about the Alcatraz movie. It came highly recommended - "the best movie ever!" according to one - and it didn't disappoint! What can I say - Jerry Bruckheimer knows how to make movies and could spot a blockbuster even back in 1996. The basic plot was about ex-marines fighting for the honour of their deceased comrades - they threaten their government with a biochemical attack and are met with resistance. It sounds like a season of 24, but all in the timespan of 136 minutes! I'll say one more thing: it was so action-packed that it was able to numb the pain from canoeing. That was by far the best part.

Comments

Anonymous said…
OMG!! lol i didnt know your soreness was so bad. i had some but i didnt need painkillers. its funny how u talk about when u felt the breeze you knew it was autumn. cuz today its so warm it feels like summer all over again! even the wind is warm!
September 28, 2006 3:14 pm
lifeasj said…
Today was warm? Well, I guess so - when I was waiting for a ride it did kind of feel like summer! I wish I wasn't inside all day!
September 28, 2006 10:19 pm
Nicolas Brown said…
Hehe... the rock... good times
September 29, 2006 1:24 pm
lifeasj said…
Hey!! I didn't know you still checked this! :) How's your work term going?
September 30, 2006 12:55 am
Nicolas Brown said…
Good... I do still check, but not super regularly, unfortunately.

I'm enjoying myself. IT's a pretty good company to work for, but I'm not a huge fan of being in the back of beyond.
September 30, 2006 12:29 pm
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