It’s sweltering here on the Isle of Wight. The temperature inside the van usually hits around 30C in the afternoons, and so we make sure we’re not at home! There’s lots to do as always; walks on the beach, cycling along shady paths, and even kayaking when the tide is in on cooler evenings, as you can see below….
Kayaking is good fun as long as the sea is relatively calm. I just pootle along the shoreline, but Sam, being Sam, heads out to the fort and paddles around it before making his way back. He likes a challenge whereas I like to feel safe as I have much respect for the sea.
Wherever you are, I hope you’re making the most of the summer. We’re back home on Tuesday, but it won’t be long before I return to the van with my granddaughter whilst Sam has a work trip to Australia for a fortnight. See you all soon. x
P.S Terri Webster Schrandt tells me the ruby paddles match her Sunday Stills challenge topic this week, and so this is a two-in-one post as I’m also offering it for Sunday Stills Photography today.
Debbie said:
We’re heading to the UK for a month very soon, and it will be nice to leave our winter weather behind. It does sound very warm for you over there!
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Stevie Turner said:
It’s a bit too warm at the moment, and no cooler weather forecasted either for at least another week.
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dgkaye said:
So envious. Enjoy your vacation time xx
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Stevie Turner said:
We’re home now for a few weeks, and then I go back again with my granddaughter on August 7th. x
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dgkaye said:
Then, happy writing. 🙂 x
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Phil Huston said:
What Terry said. Heat index in Plano was 114 yesterday. I took my infrared thermometer outside and my driveway in full sun was 151.
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Stevie Turner said:
Ugh… we’re home now under the air conditioning as the temperature outside has hit 32C.
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petespringerauthor said:
I can identify with both Sam’s feelings and yours. I like a physical challenge and testing myself. On the other hand, if it’s insanely hot, I’d be taking a leisurely ride in the kayak.
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Stevie Turner said:
Yes, men do like the physical challenge. We women know we haven’t got the musculature to cope with maybe having to paddle against the current.
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Maggie said:
What a lovely and relaxing view! I, too, would stay close to the shore.
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Stevie Turner said:
It’s best, lol.
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Terri Webster Schrandt said:
That is HOT, Stevie! Our temps in Scottsdale, Arizona today are 109F (42C)! Thank goodness for Air conditioning. I see your kayak paddle qualifies as ruby red for my challenge this week, LOL!
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Stevie Turner said:
Ooh, you have even hotter temperatures! Sorry, haven’t had time to do many posts, so I’ll add the Sunday Stills category to it if that’s okay with you?
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Terri Webster Schrandt said:
Absolutely! The red paddle pops!
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OIKOS™- Art, Books & more said:
Wonderful. You can send us some sunrays, as since yesterday noon here we are have around fifteen degrees Celsius only. 😉 Enjoy you kayaking, Stevie. Beware of the sharks. 🙂 xx Michael
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Stevie Turner said:
Wow, only 15 degrees? We have a heatwave here. No sharks fortunately!
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OIKOS™- Art, Books & more said:
Reblogged this on NEW BLOG HERE >> https:/BOOKS.ESLARN-NET.DE.
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks for the re-blog, Michael.
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Darlene said:
Looks like you’re enjoying your time on the IOW! I used to go kayaking in Vancouver but preferred staying close to the shore as well.
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Stevie Turner said:
Yes, I always do – not enough testosterone to go further out!
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beetleypete said:
Good to see you enjoying yourself on the water.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Stevie Turner said:
It’s a lot of fun if the sea’s not too rough.
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beetleypete said:
I wouldn’t go out on a Kayak as I cannot swim. 🙂
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Stevie Turner said:
I can swim, but I’m not a strong swimmer and never go out of my depth.
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robbiesinspiration said:
HI Stevie, temperatures in the mid to high 30s are normal for South African summers but you probably have high humidity which makes the heat much less bearable. It sounds like you are having a wonderful time.
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Stevie Turner said:
Yes, as usual we won’t want to go home on Tuesday. However, we always know we’ll be back again sooner or later.
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