Urban Kayaking

We decided to blend our city setting with one of our favorite hobbies today. It turned out to be quite a wonderful experience: Paddling under freeways and various towers, we passed old granaries and the forgotten factories of an era gone (although the General Mills factory is still belting out the aroma of cookies over the whole area). We kayaked between a huge old battleship and a submarine to the surprise of tourist operators watching us from the decks. It was a little intimidating being next to those huge lunkers, but exciting as well. There were many water fowl who have made their homes here in this strange urban land/waterscape. Here are some pictures of this day trip from Lake Erie into the Buffalo River.