Thursday 28 August 2014

So Close.... To Us!

An unknown white shape emerged into the clear on the back of a little truck. It was tiny. It also belonged to Scott Donaldson. The barnacles clung to the boat as if it were a part of them, as my eyes scanned the kayak I realised what was in the centre... his gear. His own personal belongings were stashed away in this long lost kayak that almost made history. He was SO close yet so far.  It was a world first expedition, to kayak solo from Australia to New Zealand. It was obviously a challenge for anyone and only a few had tried before and many had failed. The thing that gets me is he was 83km away... so close....yet so far.

I was one of the lucky ones who got to get up close and personal with the most famous kayak I've ever seen. Thanks Scott, your a hero.

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  1. Great to see DD is inspiring your interest Emily. Keep up good work. Scott D

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    1. Thank you so much for commenting Scott, it is an honour! Emily

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  2. You were very lucky to see the kayak up close

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    1. We were very lucky, but I knew that it would wash up where it belongs! (kidding!) Emily

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