Training Paddle - Wakulla River
Just got back in from a fun paddle on the Wakulla. It rained most of the day so I did not think I was going to be able to go out, but after dinner it started clearing up. Put in on the river right at sun set. There was this light mist rising from the river. It just hung over the river like a feather blanket. Wonderful and magical. Then it got dark and between the no moon, clouds, and the magical (dark and thick) mist navigation became more challenging than a normal night on the Wakulla. Was still a great paddle, the challenge kept it interesting.
Scared the crap out of a small gator it was just swimming along in the dark minding its own business and swish I come along. I almost passed it completely before it noticed me. Then it took off down river fast with a loud splash of its tail. Saw a couple of bats flying low over the river hunting insects.
I really like the night paddles. No other boats and nice and cool.