In the past few days, I took advantage of a sunny weather window by sanding and staining our front deck. I got tired of looking at the mildew stains and worn boards. When I saw the forecast, I knew I needed to act quickly to get the job done. After putting on the final coat of stain this morning, I talked Wyatt into a kayak trip to Eklutna Lake. It is a state park that is 3 miles as the crow flies from our house but 30 minutes of driving. I've been up there hiking, biking, and skiing in the past, but never kayaking. I keep debating whether or not I like kayaking enough to buy one.
Fortunately, Lifetime Adventures rents kayaks on site. We decided on a two hour rental. At first, we were a little out of sync and zigzagged a lot more than necessary, but eventually we were able to complete a loop around the front part of the this glacier fed lake without tipping over. At one point, we stopped to snack, readjust the rudder pedals, and take pictures. I was a little disappointed to have the clouds move in as these beautiful mountains always look better against a blue bird sky, but this is Alaska and I can't complain with the temperatures in the mid 60's, no rain, and Eklutna Lake as flat as a pancake.
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