Finally. We made our long planned trip by kayaks. Of course, nothing can go exactly as planned, but at the end you have almost the same result.
Weather forecast was not good. Actually it was pretty frightening, but as it was our last chance to do something like that, we decided to take risk. Indeed, on Friday, when we had to arrive at starting point, it was raining like hell, almost impossible to watch the road while driving. But we somehow managed to arrive at place.
It was dark pitch when we started to "build" our tents, but of course, it's not a very difficult task, even if you had never constructed that tent before.
We had to start swimming on Saturday in the morning. But of course, nothing went as planned again. First, the kayaks were a bit damaged and it would have been quite extreme to try to swim with such one. It's strange (or not) that the person renting them could not understand our complaints. But diplomatics makes miracles. We got 1 canoe for 2 kayaks. I should say, 4 people in the boat - it's more fun and more oars.
Swimming in the lakes it's a bit boring but very delightful after swimming in the river. Usually there are lots of mosquitoes in the river. I got myself bitten by them almost everywhere, and it's very hard when it gets itchy. In the river it's harder also, because it has many turns and it takes some skill or time to maneuver there.
Another difference besides the person count between canoe and kayak is that, that usually the seats in canoe are not very comfortable. Now, when I'm writing this, it's very hard to sit:) But still it was very fun. I haven't seen computer for 2 days and I'm very glad about that. I was breathing very clear air, enjoying beautiful views, sleeping on the ground (in the tent), grilling kebab and enjoying great company. Can't wait to get to my bed. Hopefully I'll make it. Good night.
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