On a superb Autumn evening Andy, Lizzie, Mike Owen and I set off from Penmon point for a paddle around Puffin Island. The wind was calm and there was about 2 hours before sunset. Heading out through the tide race we enjoyed breaking in and out of the flow and then paddled clockwise around the island.
The conditions were perfect and we would have been happy with just that. Then we came across a seal. One seal turned into two, then three, four, until there were too many to count including a couple of young pups. They all seemed very playful and followed us around the rest of the island popping up, giving us a fright and trying to bite the back of Lizzie’s boat! 
Heading back for Penmon the seals left us alone and, with the sun going down, we had time to reflect on a magical trip. Well worth the effort and I am looking forward to doing it again. Once again, thanks to Andy for suggesting the trip and for the useful tips.
Philip Thomas
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