My mother doesn’t know how to swim. This was the only thing that worried me when we decided to take a Kayak tour around the gorgeous Paraty Bay.
It was certain I would take the tour. But, even when the day arrived, my mother did not have an answer to it.
Our guide, Rodrigo, met us at the inn. We walked together to the beach and we got the kayaks and put on the safety equipment. My mother then decided: she would not do the tour.
Despite her fear and denial, it was noticeable she wanted to take the tour with us. Our guide used a simple technique to convince her: he promised he would go with her in the kayak and it was guaranteed she would enjoy it. He talked about all of his expertises, said the waters were calm that day and so on. Also he told us about his son who loved this tour. In short, Rodrigo confirmed she has nothing to worry about.
All of those words of encouragement helped my mom to gather all her courage up and, in the end, she agreed to join.
My mother doesn’t know how to swim. This was the only thing that worried me when we decided to take a Kayak tour around the gorgeous Paraty Bay.
It was certain I would take the tour. But, even when the day arrived, my mother did not have an answer to it.
Our guide, Rodrigo, met us at the inn. We walked together to the beach and we got the kayaks and put on the safety equipment. My mother then decided: she would not do the tour.
In the middle of the bay her joy was such that it overshadowed even the turquoise sea of Paraty: “I can’t believe I’m here! It’s wonderful! I feel like I’m in a dream!” She smiled the whole time. One of those smiles that at the end of the day your face even gets sore. And I laughed with her, bubbling over with pride while trying to take pictures and not drop the camera in the water.
I fell in love a little more with the sea that day. I fell in love with Paraty, with my brave mom and with experiences that allow us to overcome our fears.
