Lake Billy Chinook 2010

Great day yesterday here in the high desert. Headed to Lake Billy Chinook and kayaked for about 4 hours. The mercury hit about 86 in Madras and made for perfect weather to be out on the water.

We were the only Kayak on the lake, however, we had to put up with some speed boat wake here and there.

Here are some photos from the day.

This was Hugo's second kayak outing and he was pretty nervous at first, but calmed down later in the outing.

Here is a quick video of Cap'n Hugo...



And here is the route today with plans to Kayak on some lake, Maybe Detroit Lake. Then home!


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Two Madras Please!

We pulled it together yesterday and headed for Madras, Oregon...


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Vamanos!

Goal: A day of kayaking on Lake Billy Chinook.

Here is a shot of Mt. Hood...

I guess I did not remember or realize that Eastern Oregon has some pretty cool high desert rock formations...

We are staying at the Best Western Madras Inn and it is pretty standard BW fare.  A little pricey for what you get but, they take dogs (the Hugonot is going kayaking too!)...

After getting settled in, we popped into Mexico City next door to the hotel for some authentic grub from our southern neighbors.  Pretty friggin' tasty and we were stuffed to the gills.  The portions were huge and we were only able to eat half and took the rest para llevar.

We will leave the hotel around 10am and hit the Store at the Marina.  Oh why is that you say?  Because I was so lame as to forget my swimsuit.  Go figure.

Oh and I also got some strange looks at the Bi-Mart when asked if they had PFD's for dogs.   His reply was essentially, "Nope never heard of that.  Most dogs I know can swim."