Adventures in Commuting
Last week two members of Kirkland’s Water and Natural Resources group, David Thurman and Ryan Hawkins, found a new way to commute from Seattle to Kirkland…..by kayak. Taking advantage of the calm summer weather and the office’s proximity to Lake Washington, the kayakers left Ryan’s house at 6 o’clock in the morning. The two-hour, six-mile paddling trip included calm waters with a gentle tailwind and very little boat traffic; however, the wetlands between the lake and the office was a challenge to walk through. The grasses were almost as tall as David who is 6′6″!
The return trip was a bit easier with the sun shining on the beautiful lake. Since the first trek out, the Otakians have found a new path around the wetlands so they look forward to an easier trip next time.
