We often cycle around the Key Allegro area when we visit, and this time it was nice to get a perspective from the water.
Key Allegro Canals Photo by Nicki Hurd
We parked on the outside of the gate of the parking lot to prevent our Kia from getting locked in at 5:00 pm, as instructed by Anna from Rockport Birding and Kayak Adventures, who was a great help. I was happy that clouds were overhead saving us from basting in the sun. After loading our water bottles in and carrying the kayaks into position to set off …. the local watching over the domain approached us to warn us that a storm was coming in and it would be best if we wait until it passes. He was getting frustrated between staying with the call on his mobile and convincing us. We waited out the storm, and were eager to set off once we returned and re-positioned the Kia
Key Allegro and Rockport Beach Park seperate Little Bay from Aransas Bay. It may have been quiet on the water because of the storm that had passed. We only encountered the power boats in the bay as the kayaks swept through the tranquil waterway across Little Bay to the canals. We stayed along the sides to avoid contact and the wake. At the edge of a long pier in Little Bay, a man was casting his rod out a great distance from where he stood…the look on his face and perhaps his overenthusiastic effort hinted that he may not have been too successful that day.
The next angler was calling out enthusiastically to someone, and gave the impression there was something to see at the end of his hook. A couple of poised Herons posed themselves so well that at first it was difficult to tell if they were real or a statue until they changed positions. As we stroked through the canals, we could see very large jellyfish at the surface, but they must have caught our eyes; they would retreat and sink as soon as we spotted them. My seat was soon soaked from splashing in a significant amount of water while paddling… may have to work on my technique. It was a nice cooling effect but I was grateful that I brought clothes and would not have to be dripping as we gathered the items from the market for our dinner later.