01 Ready to launch from Johnson Beach 9-17-11
02 The upper dam at Joahnson Beach
03 Starting our Russian River adventure
04 Enjoying the paddle
05 checking out the many rope swings over the river
06 the carry over the low midway dam
07 talking with a local fisherman as we relaunch
08 we several Great Blue Herons on the shore
09 walking the kayaks in a couple of places
10 a cormorant drying its wings on a branch
11 paddling through some shallows
12 a Snowy Egret
13 who knew they have river vultures
14 paddling among the tall evergreens
15 beautiful scenery
16 beautiful scenery
17 beautiful scenery
18 beautiful scenery
19 Serenity
20 Floating lazily down the glen
21 always a surprise to see the many houses peaking through the trees
22 Touched by the sun - does not get much nicer
23 seeing our lunch spot
24 looking forward to hot food and sodas
25 what a nice paddle
26 the rest of the crew
27 Even a little snack shack
28 Michelle to the rescue to shuttle us to the launch
29 hot food is going to taste so good right now
30 WSKers always put on a great feast
31 The next day paddling west toward the ocean
32 even the tree line changed
33 the wind started to pick up a bit
34 the river deepened and provided variety
35 what a lovely way to start the day with a paddle
36 good friends and good times
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