Kayaking on the Bedford Channel in Fort Langley

Update: Soul searching on Canada Day

Today we put the kayaks in at the Fort Langley Marine Park and went kayaking on the Bedford Channel. Take note, if you paddle down stream you have to paddle back upstream. 

Whenever paddling upstream it's always easier to paddle up the side of the river near the shore. That's where the eddie's are. That principle was very noticeable at 7:27 of this video when I saw them lining up to surf the standing wave at the Skookumchuck rapids outside Sechelt. 

I wanted a quiet Canada Day away from the noise and crouds but still wanted to be on the water and outdoors. I walked along the Fort to Fort trail while my kids were in the kayaks and noticed many people soaking up the sun. One middle aged couple on bicycles passed by me on the trail. The woman said Happy Canada Day and the man had a Canadian flag sticking out of his back pack. It was quiet but heart felt. 

Along the Fort Langley strip there were many people out and about. I saw one Asian family with red and white Canada Day shirts and shorts. The kids had red maple leaf face paint and I smiled. This is what it means to be Canadian. Quiet, heartfelt and  multicultural. Yes I did use that word. I believe in the Canadian mosaic. 

Earlier this morning my neighbour was a bit groggy and said Good Morning. Happy Canada Day with her hijab and jilbab. I remember when her first child was born in Canada. She lifted the child up and with a big smile said this child is Canadian. It was heart warming. 

Trolls are raging but life goes on. Haters gonna hate but don't hesitate. Live your life. Seize the day. They say make hay while the sun shines. I say make memories while you still can because everything can be gone in a New York Minute. Peace.