Myakka River State Park, Aug 4

Wekiva River

Launched from Katie's Landing about 5 past 12 and began paddling up the Wekiva. Actually went down a very short way first to access the channel on the Lake County, (West) bank of the River.

Wekiva River

On the water from Katie's Landing at noon.

The only gator I saw.

Canaveral National Seashore, Eddy Creek

First time I have seen the steam from fuel being vented before a rocket launch.

I skipped my walk from home so I could get to the Canaveral National Seashore before it was closed off for today's launch attempt. Yesterday, I was too late. That launch was scrubbed due to weather.

On Playalinda Beach at 9:10

Turtle tracks. There are a LOT of nests on the beach.

After a mile and quarter beach walk, I was on the water at 10:30

Only a couple of manatees near the launch. Last visit, there were about 10.

4 astronauts are in the capsule.

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Florida may have a lot of issues, but nowhere else in the world can you kayak with manatees while waiting for a rocket launch.

Liftoff!

Kayaking after a launch is better than being in traffic.

Landed at 12:45.

Had a snack on the deck overlooing the Mosquito Lagoon and the Atlantic before heading home.