On the first day of school, my daughter was asked to bring a photo showing a summer activity that she enjoyed the most. We did many interesting things together, but she immediately said that she wanted a photo of her going paddle boarding.
Paddle boarding has certainly been our favourite thing this summer. We got into it last year, taking lessons and many guided tours. This year we were confident enough to go on our own little adventures – hopping between bays, going to the small islands, and even taking Bruno, our puppy, on the board with us a couple of times. Actually, on one of those occasions, he learned that he could swim after falling off the board.
Last year, it was my daughter, who was a passenger on a board, clinging to it precariously and frantically doggy-pedalling after occasionally tumbling off. This past summer, she was on her own board, pedalling by herself (well, sometimes just enjoying being towed behind my board) taking a keen interest in documenting our trips on camera and demanding “more adventures!” I am a bit overwhelmed that she is growing up so fast but still gladly poses for a back-to-school photo before going off to third grade.
