Australia 15 - Kayaking around Hinchinbrook island

MKayaking is something, I started while I lived in the USA and whenever I have a chance, I try to go on the water. So I definitely wanted to do this on this trip as well and maybe a bit more. My research brought up a nice 3 day trip, which looked good, not too long, in case the camping on beaches would not fit me. But this trip was not secured. So the alternative was a 7 day trip with one 15 km leg over the open water. Quite a challenge but hey, that's a once in a lifetime chance. 

In the preparation meeting the first surprise was: I would be the only woman, going with 11 men. This turned out to be a great plus, always someone there to help, also with paddling.

The first day was hard but in the first night I slept soooo good. I did not know that a thermarest on sand can be so comfortable. 

The weather was great, the beaches just gorgeous, the paddling just right and the food, our guides cooked, was delicious. 

Camp

Lunch

Great sunsets

View from my tent

Getting ready for the last paddle from Dunk island back to mission beach

On the way we saw a whale with her calf. She was so close to our kayaks!