Last year in August we camped at Waldo Lake but this year we just made a day trip. Waldo lake is one of the purest lakes in the world. It’s waters are ultra clear. On a calm day you can see 120 feet into the water. We arrived just in time to head out on the lake in kayaks. I got in one with my youngest son and headed across the lake to a secluded beach. I felt bad for my son as every time I paddled with the oars it dripped water on his head. But he seemed to enjoy the ride. It was a bit windy so the water was choppy and on occasion a wake would spash us in the face. So the boys enjoyed a nice day at the beach while I paddled around a bit on the kayak. One thing I failed to do was put on sunscreen so my legs and top of my feet burned which is turning out to be quite painful. But it was worth it. Sitting out alone in the middle of the lake in a kayak just looking at the wonder of nature surrounding me was very relaxing. As the day wore on we took a hike along the shore of the lake and then as the sun began to set I snapped a few photos (more can be seen on my Flickr site). As soon as the sun went down the mosquitos came out in full force. We all got chewed up pretty good but my eldest son got one right on the eye lid which proceeded to swell up. We arrived home quite late but with wonderful memories on our minds.
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