![p1000842_blog Purple Sunrises - you dont see this everyday](http://fatpaddler.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/p1000842_blog.jpg)
Purple Sunrises - you dont see this everyday
The plan was to kayak Lane Cove River early in the morning with a paddler mate. Except the night before he pulled out, claiming “it’s just too early”. Then to top it off, a severe wind warning was issued for Sydney closed waters, with 40 knot winds doubling in speed by gusts. Not good for Sydney paddling!
So instead of cancelling the days paddle, I picked Berowra Waters instead, an inland gorge protected by steep hills about a 30 min drive from my house. And on top of that, I was keen to get the chance to get some dawn photos, so I decided on a 5am wake-up to make sure I got on the waters by 6am (which I just managed to do!). 20 mins later, I had my dawn. One word – Sensational!
![p1000828_blog Fat Paddler rugged up and on the water by 6am. Still dark!](http://fatpaddler.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/p1000828_blog.jpg)
Fat Paddler rugged up and on the water by 6am. Still dark!
![p1000835_blog Dawn breaking ovr Berowra... magnificent.](http://fatpaddler.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/p1000835_blog.jpg)
Dawn breaking over Berowra... magnificent.
![p1000840_blog Purple skies - stunning!](http://fatpaddler.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/p1000840_blog.jpg)
Purple skies - stunning!
![p1000843_blog Mission accomplished! Bye bye from Fat Paddler!](http://fatpaddler.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/p1000843_blog.jpg)
Mission accomplished! Bye bye from Fat Paddler!
NOTE: The next day the Fat Paddler sold his Cobra Expedition , as featured in these pics, on Ebay. So this was officially this kayak’s last Fat Paddle. Bring on the next kayak!