Spring has arrived. Warm temperatures are now present in Boston and my friends and I decided to take advantage of the weather and spend a day at the Charles River. We decided to go on Sunday as the highest temperature of the week was going to be that day. We all met at Marsh Chapel, went past the BU beach, and found a dock that was a couple hundred meters away from the MIT Bridge. As the day was so nice, we all laid down at the dock for a couple of hours to get a tan, which was necessary due to the transparent color of our Skins (Thanks to the winter). My friends and I then decided to go and rent kayaks and use them in the Charles River.
Even though the renting office was far from where we were (in front of the river near Prudential) we chose to walk all the way up through Kendall Square. It was worth it. Since the weather was incredible, we were lucky to appreciate the beautiful view that Charles River had to offer. We crossed the bridge and continued walking to get to the Kayak renting office.
When we arrived at the office, we didn’t know anything about all the services that they offered, so we just rented 4 double kayaks. The experience was unforgettable. Even though the water was a little bit chilly, the breeze of the river was simply awesome. The four kayaks were taken into the river and we started rowing. It was very funny to see how not all of us were experts in kayaking, but it wasn’t very difficult to row and to use the paddles correctly. At the beginning we all started to get wet because we weren’t aware that using the paddles incorrectly would splash water on us. We were soaked 10 minutes after we started rowing.
When we arrived at the office, we didn’t know anything about all the services that they offered, so we just rented 4 double kayaks. The experience was unforgettable. Even though the water was a little bit chilly, the breeze of the river was simply awesome. The four kayaks were taken into the river and we started rowing. It was very funny to see how not all of us were experts in kayaking, but it wasn’t very difficult to row and to use the paddles correctly. At the beginning we all started to get wet because we weren’t aware that using the paddles incorrectly would splash water on us. We were soaked 10 minutes after we started rowing.
Our goal was to go rowing all the way down to Marsh Chapel back. We made three stops: the first one was at the 100 meter mark from the base to wait for the others; the second one was under the MIT Bridge, and the last one was right in front of Marsh Chapel. In the end we all rowed for more than one and a half, and we were exhausted! Nevertheless, all the exercise done was worth it and we took advantage of one of the most traditional activities in Boston.
I fully recommend this attraction to future students. Also it is a very effective workout for both boys and girls. Besides kayaking, there are other activities such as sailing and canoeing. Many canoes, kayaks, and sailboats tread the waters of the Charles River, making it even more beautiful than it already is.
I fully recommend this attraction to future students. Also it is a very effective workout for both boys and girls. Besides kayaking, there are other activities such as sailing and canoeing. Many canoes, kayaks, and sailboats tread the waters of the Charles River, making it even more beautiful than it already is.
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