Yak 'n' Snack, 2nd edition

Last summer, we did a 4-day kayak trip in the San Juan Islands with our good friends Geoff and Julia.  Julia and I nicknamed the trip the Yak 'n' Snack because we did a lot of yakkin' (kayaking and of-course, talking) and a lot of snackin'.

On Monday, we took advantage of a hot Oregon evening to paddle around Ross Island in the middle of the Willamette River in downtown P-town.  One of the managers at my REI, James, is leaving for a promotion at another store, so he organized a farewell paddle.  And, it was a lot of yakkin' and snackin'.  Just how the Hoybooks like it.

B taking a break as we paddle downriver INTO THE WIND.  We would literally drift back upstream if we stopped paddling.
The group stops on Ross Island for dinner and a sunset.  That's James pouring the margaritas.  If you ever go on a trip--camping, backpacking, snowshoeing, paddling-- invite James.  He'll always bring really good cheese and liquor.
The Ross Island bridge at dusk as we turn to head back up river.  We ended up getting back to the dock in the dark, but there is something so peaceful about being on the water in the dark.  It's addictive.....anyone have some spare garage space?  B and I need to store the kayaks we have to buy soon.....