My husband and I love kayaking. When a LivingSocial coupon popped up for a guided eco-tour of the Intercoastal with Nautical Escapes, we were excited about an afternoon on the water plus the opportunity to learn a little more about our backyard.
The first trip we booked was canceled due to rain (gotta love those Florida afternoon storms). The next week was a go.
The short 2 hour trip is designed for beginners and our guide, Ed, was eager to help the kids in our group who were having a little trouble. We started at Dutton Island Preserve and once we got out to the Intercoastal, we stopped so Ed could show us some periwinkle snails.
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| (my cheapo waterproof camera was having focusing issues) |
Ed pointed out all the different birds we saw and explained what the different marshy areas and islands are called.
We paddled down to the Atlantic Boulevard bridge where Ed said the dolphins like to feed in the afternoon. Sure enough, they were everywhere! I'm not going to lie, I was pumped.
On the way back, we went through the salt marshes and the thunder we'd been hearing in the distance finally kept its word -- it poured on us. But it actually felt great because it was so hot out! (I just wish I had brought a hat to keep it out of my eyes.)
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| getting rained on! |
It was a fun little trip. Great for beginners or anyone wanting to learn a little more about the critters who call the Intercoastal home!
