Paddling Your Day Away

This past weekend I took my first journey on the sound. I went paddle boarding for the first time on Saturday.  It was simply the best.  I ventured to Surf Ballard (http://surfballard.com).  

It was hours of bliss on the water.   Being outdoors on a beautiful afternoon and gliding across the water was so serene.   I was able to see incredible views of Seattle.  The sound was crystal clear and despite my fear of ending up in the water, I did not fall in.  I saw the Ballard Locks, the boats of the Shilshole marina and dozens of starfish.  I had a run in with a seal which was leisurely sunbathing on a rock not far from shore.

It was the successful outdoor adventure that I needed to kick off my weekends here in my new city.  If you have a chance to do this before it gets cold - rent a board, find some balance and paddle your afternoon away.