Today was our 14th annual canoe trip down the St. Croix River. We leave from Taylors Falls and paddle to either Osceola or William O'Brien State Park. Today we stopped in Osceola. The river level was low and we had a couple first time canoers along so we got out early. We saw lots of turkey vultures soaring but no bald eagles nor herons nor egrets. We counted at least 10 turtles sunning themselves on branches just above the water line. We have developed some traditions. Bugles are one tradition. Every year I eat a bugle and remember just how terrible they taste. Where to eat lunch is another tradition. Recalling the year someone locked her keys in her car is another. Today was perfect weather for our trip because it was hot, sunny, and only a slight breeze. The water was warm enough to swim. I couldn't have asked for a nicer day. I didn't get sun burned and I didn't get blisters and I don't have sore arms so all is well. Two more children were introduced to the pleasures of canoeing down the St. Croix.
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