Paddling with wonderful scenery. Unfortunately, the other couple on the trip , not our friends who were with us, held us back because they were unable to keep up with us and it was clear that our guide, Doug,, did not wish to stop mid trip and have everyone get out and do a hike because he would have had to pull up the kayak with the other couple who must have weighed a total of 550 to. 600 lbs. Doug went out of his way to accommodate them and to be kind but we all felt that this sacrificed part of the trip for us.