Exciting exercise

Last weekend and the start of the week were mad fun.

Went out with Kate to a club on Saturday night. Been far too long since I dressed up in corsets and had such fun.

Monday however was just awesome fun. Kate and I decided to walk from Woodmill in Southampton to St Catherine's Hill in Winchester. Was really nice just to ramble and chatter. The walk follows along the river Itchen and the weather for the most part of the day was passable. Around Otterbourne area we decided that the river looked particularly inviting and decided to go in! Obviously we hadn't planned for this opportunity and had no swim wear with us. Luckily we had both worn pretty matching underwear that day and so stripped to bra and pants and jumped on in. It was sooo cold but such amazing fun. We swam against the current for quite a while then got out, dressed and carried on. I really have never felt so free and had so much fun as doing that!

On Tuesday I headed off for a days Kayaking with Pete, Laura, and Hattie. Sadly Jen was not able to come and Nicci had a migraine. It was really very windy. We headed out to Lymington with the plan being that we would paddle down the coast from there back to Buckler's hard. It was really hard going. The wind was gusting up to and above 30mph which made it really challenging, I got stuck on the mud and reeds a couple of times. It really wasn't the best conditions for beginners though and as such we ended up calling it off early. Hopefully we can organise getting back out on the water soon. Did learn a new skill of using the skeg which helps with paddling in the wind. Was a bit of a disappointment but looking forward to getting out again.

Been a summer of experiences and can't believe that it is nearly time for term to restart. Still lots that I want to do, and lots to look forward to. But i'm more on the way to being the me I want to be.

Kayaking fun.

Wow! What a fantastic evening.

Headed off down to Beaulieu for an evening of entry level sea kayaking. 3 wonderful hours spent messing about on the river. I don't think I stopped smiling for the whole time - even when I got a soaking.

The sea kayaks were fab boats to paddle and really nice for manoeuvring with some good speed to them.

Tonight did not tick anything off the list but it has confirmed to me that kayaking is still as much a love for me now as it was years ago. I really do want to do my 2 star now. Really got the bug again. Going to book a day course next. 3 hours was fun but just not enough. Also seriously considering joining a kayak club to get some more practice and experience. It's also a great way to get out and try out other boats.

I am now a very tired and salty but extremely happy girly.