Jam and Kayaks

The time change hit the boys a bit hard and they were up quite early this morning. Brad went for a walk and Evan watched Netflix while I slept a bit later. By 9, we had had lattes and were ready to go to Jam. We had been to Jam on our first visit and it is one of those places you just have to go back to because the breakfast is so good!

We got there just in time to beat the monstrous line and were seated at the bar. Evan knew he was going to have the same red velvet pancakes he had last time, but Brad and I had a harder time deciding. Brad got the Naan breakfast burrito and I got the Charlie Bowl (crumbled biscuit, ham, bacon, peas, sausage gravy, and two sunny side up eggs). Delicious!

After filling up, we did a bit of shopping and then got ready to part ways. Brad was off to meet with his friend Dave and they planned to check out some breweries. Evan and I, however, were off to go kayaking! We walked to Fisherman’s Wharf where we met our guide Tom. He gave us splash skirts and life jackets and then put us in a kayak. The person at the back controls the rudder, and Evan said he really wanted to do that, so despite hesitation by Tom and I, he got into the driver’s seat.

Tom showed our small group how to do 360 turns and some basic padding and then we were off! We paddled for a bit, but then had to cross the strait which is a thoroughfare for boats and sea planes. We had to wait for air traffic control to give us a signal and then we had to power across in a hurry. It was intense! Then we explored a few coves and saw sea otters and harbour seals as well as a blue heron and bald eagle. Evan did a great job steering us and powering us through waves during our two hour tour. At one point I said that the waves were tough and Evan replied, “Not too tough for us!” It was one of the coolest things we’ve done! Although I really should have put sunscreen on the tops of my hands. 😕Read more