Paddling Back to Land

While we were in the lagoon, we were schooled on the habitat of theses glowing microscopic creatures, plus much more. Then given about 15 minutes to relax before the most difficult task we were to encounter. This objective that I speak of is paddling against the current to get back through the channel in which we entered Laguna Grande from. I made sure this time to get towards the front of the group so that I did not get stuck behind any of the meanderers. I was able to become the 4th kayak out of about 20 to get going towards the landing.

During this excursion, I was continually talking out loud to myself. I did this for a few reasons. One, because I am a self-motivator. Secondly, because screaming out loud enabled me to muster the strength needed to continue forth. About 33% of the way back we stopped on the edges of the mangroves to wait for the rest of the group to catch up. This didn't last very long, as soon as we took off again, the same people who were ahead before were yet again in front.

Once I finally could see the lights on the land again, it felt as though I was injected with epinephrine. My adrenaline peaked to all time highs as I voyaged across the sea towards the sand. Row by row I grew closer and closer, at the same time my arms grew weaker and weaker. There was no stopping for this fellow, I knew that I had to accomplish what I set out to do. Giving up literally was not an option.

At last I was back, but we still had to wait on everybody else to arrive before we could exit our kayaks. I got lucky to line up on the far right end of the row of kayaks, and they started letting people out starting from the right. I was the second person released. I ran up, picked my keys up from the storage bin, then the rest is history. Never to be forgotten.

Recapping with the Captain

The thing I am most proud of from this whole scenario was the fact that I successfully made my way across waters unknown to me. In a vessel that was also new. In a beautiful land that was yet again, foreign to me. All of this, and not at one moment did I think to myself, "What if I can't do this". I believe my way of thinking is what allowed me to succeed. Yet another lesson that has allowed myself to expand even further, breaking through another layer of the chains of fear that lock each and every one of down at times.

When something amazing comes your way, go towards it. Standing still or running away may lead to you missing out on a life-changing opportunity. I am so happy that I went through with this and saw one of the most spectacular wonders that our world has to offer. For all we know, the next hurricane could completely obliterate that place forever. Thankfully it has recovered since Maria last year, still not back to 100% though.

My review of Kayaking Puerto Rico

This was the first company that appeared on Google when I searched for Bio Bay tours in Fajardo. I made my reservation online with ease. It cost $56, however while I was writing this blog they called to tell me that they were refunding $5 due to the visibility only being at 40% while I was there the previous night. Not much money, but I still think it was great business. I would highly recommend this tour company. There was another company coming back as we were heading out, they were quite comical/unprofessional. All of their guests were crashing into each other, even into parts of our group.

You can also add in the fact that Kayaking Puerto Rico also offers more than just the bio bay tour.

Click here to book the exact same tour that I went on.

I hope my experiences inspire some other people to go for something they have been dreaming of!

Best Regards,
@daltono

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