Warming coffee cake to have with this mornings mug as I study in the books of Psalms and Genesis.
0730-Bible study verses for the day: "Abraham answered, 'God himself will provide the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.' And the two of them went on together." (Gen 22:8)
"The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, 'Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!'" (John 1:29)
0825-Time for breakfast. Granola with strawberries, milk, toast with peanut butter, and O.J. Will fly the drone this morning if winds stay low.
0900-Time to fly the drone.
The Inlet & Terrain
Looking SSW - Down Lake
1010-Departed for the hoped for trail access point.
Off To The Trail
Calm Winds Help
Kayak Track To Trail
Trail & Access Info
1030-Arrived at a cliff! It was a treacherous climb, no foot holds of any kind and dry crumbly sandy clay that tended to just give way. I used a diagonal route grabbing trees and roots along the way for hand holds. Made a big mistake of not bringing my backpack with water, walking stick, camera strap, and phone holster.
I had to handhold my camera up and down which gave me only one hand for myself. I really needed two! Sometimes I just placed the camera above me on the ground so I could free my hands up. It was a tough climb for this old man but I finally made it to the trail.
Very Steep Crumbly Soil - Very Difficult Climb!
There was no guarantee of a trail. I was using satellite photos which could have been old, but it was in fact there! Turned out to be 4-wheeler trail. I followed the trail north for 1.1 miles and turned around at a small lake overlook and returned to the cliff climb.
Beautiful Lone Flower
Picturesque Mushroom
Turn Around Point
Beaver Activity
Trail Hike - 2.2 Miles Round Trip
I was not looking forward to going down the cliff but said a prayer and went for it. Initially I was going to take a short cut but soon decided I better return the known route that worked. Again, I made it! Thank you Lord!
Rough Going - But Going Down Was Much Easier!
I get in the kayak get all loaded ready to paddle away and see I failed to untie the painter and it was unreachable from the kayak, so out I go again. It is always risky getting in and out especially in these rough shoreline settings. Again, I was successful, so back to the boat I go.
1315-Arrived back at the boat and immediately cracked an ice cold beer in a frozen mug! What a treat!
1620-Had dinner. Chicken wild rice soup, salad, rolls, and white wine. I'm really tired and will sleep soundly tonight. Not sure if I should move tomorrow or not? Rain is coming over the next two days.
Strawberries are thawing for an post dinner ice cream treat.
1810-The strawberries and ice cream were great! I then went out to sit on the aft deck with a glass of Baileys. Sun is shining directly into the aft deck so I went back inside.
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