Moominmama's Adventures: Gone Fishin'

 

Wherein Moominmama takes her foldable kayak out for its 2023 inaugural outing and leaves you with a pictorial story...




Life in all its manifestations. Happy start of summer my friends!


Location: Craig, CO 81625, USA

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  1. NMLJune 9, 2023 at 4:28 PM

    I take it you did NOT get wet from the trip!

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