The kayak Robert and I rode in.

Dad and Donald's kayak.Jonathan and Daniel's kayak.

Early Monday morning our family headed over to Commodore  Creek for a kayaking escapade. This was the first time in my life that I had ever experienced the thrill of kayaking.

This was better than any hiking trail.

Where could it be?

Oh! There!

We enjoyed being so close  to God’s fascinating creation. At one point, Robert and I were just a few yards under an Anhinga!

Getting a closer look.So close!

The race is on!

The winding trails through the mangrove trees, the fast-paced races, strategies of nautical combat, and a surprise attack all made for an exciting morning together.

A yellow-crowned night heron.We actually got to see it eating a fish whole!

An anhinga.

A tricolored heron.

Takeoff!

An immature night heron.

An osprey.

A double-crested cormorant.