Under way at 1:08
I guy came up Creek, he had launched from Katie's Landing, on the Wekiva River.
I went slowly, so slowly that the guy who I saw earlier passed me on his way back downstream. With half a paddle. It broke in the thick weeds. So, he paddled his kayak, canoe style. I told him I dd not envy his upstream paddle when he reached the Wekiva.
A motor boater was at the break spot. With the radio on. I guess the sound of nature is not good enough for some folks. He asked if the way upstream was tight. Of course, I said "Yes"
Now that I know where the River Reeves memorial is, I know where to look. At least until I forget.
Wekiva, 3:30. I turned around.
On the way down Creek, about 10 minutes from the Wekiva River, I had passed to guys on the bank. Kayak and paddle board, Still there on the way back. I heard the unmistakable sound of duct tape. Repair to the paddle board fin. For the day, Blackwater Creek 2, paddlers 0.
I saw an otter, but did not get a photo. Had a chance. It was on the bank. Ran behind a tree, then exposed on the bank, onto a log in the Creek, before diving in.
Back to the bridge at 5:30. I paddled up Creek for a few minutes
The opening pic of the Tale was taken just after I turned around. Sinking sun behind me.
Landed at 5:50. The kayaker and damaged paddle boarder landed shortly thereafter. I asked the yaker if he were a buddy or a good Samaritan. "He's my Uncle" They had paddled to the St. Johns.
Driving out of the Forest
Only bear seen was Bear Pond.
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Have not been at the Seminole State Forest for more than a year. I think it is time to go back.
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