Cedar Key Trip October 4, 2008

Beautiful weather, great company, and a marvelous sunset graced our small group as we explored Atsena Otie last Saturday.  Seven of us left the town beach around 5 PM and crossed the channel to the island, braving a 10 to 15 knot wind blowing from the east.  On the way out, someone spotted a large ray jumping clear out of the water.  Once we reached the white sandy beach, we combed the shore for shells and driftwood and swam in the wonderfully warm gulf waters.  A bit later, we paddled to another quiet beach for wine and cheese to admire a beautiful fall sunset.  On the way out, we navigated through some oyster-shallows without running aground (well, not too badly anyway).  Around 7:30, we reached the town beach again, having completed an afternoon of good cheer and fine paddling.