3-hour trip to Risö

What beautiful weather! We're not spoiled with that this autumn. Had breakfast, drove the kids to school and then Gather ye Rosebuds while ye may sounded in my mind. The only difficulty I faced was which of the kayaks I should use? And which paddle...Today's big issue in the Industrialized world?

Time to launch after a difficult choice. The Aretusa was really keen on going out...like a mare or stallion, whatever you prefer, she/he rose in front of the water at Billdalsbadet!

We set out and decided to go to Risö, approximately 8km south of Billdalsbadet.

On our way we had to say HI to some friends out there.

Having paddled at a rather good speed, we chose to land at our favourite spot at Risö. I have been here before, and know I will go back here many a times in the future. For the Over-line Aretusa, it was the first time and she/he felt so at home immediately, as if that was a familiar place.

I had an apple which I  shared with the red and white kayak made by Giuseppe di Mauro. I had a short stroll, on my own, when all of a sudden Hemingway passed and said that "the world is a fine place". I agreed and told myself that good old Hem is still among us.

Time to launch and go home. On our way back we said HI to another guide out in the vast blue sea. We were so grateful to see this colourful guide.

We continued our trip and couldn't resist moving into the lagoon among Södra Småholmarna (some islets south of Billdal). We met our friend, Mr Heron, and Mr Swan was out with his rather shy family, now consisting of his wife and 4 babies. "Nice seeing you, take care!", he said. We, alas, frightened some Canada Geese, but they are used to it.

Ah, that was a well spent morning.

- Mikael, SEA KAYAK BILLDAL after 16km