Active and Awesome 40’s - 60’s, Hike, Kayak, Travel

Kayaking in February? 57 degrees & sunny on Fri, so heck yeah!
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Friday 2:45 pm - 4:45 pm.
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One of Meetup's most popular events - Kayaking on Lake Union with Joe! Great for BEGINNERS and experienced paddlers! Have off? Or, can get out early? Join us.

After kayaking, perhaps a beer or Thai food.

You LIKE kayaking or want to try..
You DELIGHT in meeting new friends.
you LOVE gorgeous, sunny, 57 degrees!
Get out of work early.. it’s worth it!
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Cross-posted w other Meetups: 40 - 60 Active & Awesome, SOA, and PNW Hiking & Adventures.

KAYAKERS, Meet at NWOC, right at 2:45 pm.
(Paid parking until 4 pm). (Or, Metro Bus #40 stops right in front)

BE ON TIME!

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ORGANIZER:
Joe Staiano, 206-305-2200. joe@MeaningfulTrip(dot)com
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We have mix of double & single kayaks. We always pair any first-timer with a more experienced paddler in a double kayak.
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ANSWERS TO FREQUENT QUESTIONS:
OK for first-timers, YES
Is there a BATHROOM... YES
Is there changing room?.. YES
Sorry.. No SUP or inflatables
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APPROX COST FOR Hour & Half:
Approx $28 per person sharing double. $38 for single.
(pay when finished, NWOC takes cash or credit card).

PROVIDED: Kayak, paddle, lifejacket
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WHAT TO BRING:
Sweater
Windbreaker
Water bottle
sun hat
sun glasses
Light gloves
dry pants to change into after
$3 cash to give to Joe to distribute tips to kayak staff
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OTHER IMPORTANT ITEMS:
-All my Meetups are always inclusive to all races, religions and identities
-Never leave any valuables visible in your car.
-Folks will give, wallets, car keys to joe, which are kept safely inside NWOC office. (never want to risk a wallet or keys falling into the lake)
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DISCLAIMER:
‘Meetups’ are not professional guide services. Event leaders function as facilitators only to enhance your outdoor experience. You join this active event at your own risk and hold harmless Meetup leaders in the event of injury or loss.

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DREAMING of TRAVEL?
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Organizer, Joe Staiano, is also a travel and tour professional with 28 years experience.. and for last 6 years has taken Seattle Meetup members on awesome, active, and spectacularly fun tours to Baja, Costa Rica, Portugal, Iceland, Italy and more. JOIN US!

BAJA ADVENTURE WEEK.. our most popular trip! 1 SPOT LEFT!
New Lower price.. SAVE $200! Trip Price $1,795 +air. (air tickets as low as $375 round trip!) Traveling solo.. no problem, we will pair you with a roommate.
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BAJA ADVENTURE WEEK
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This will be our seventh season bringing Meetup folks to magical Baja Mexico! Small group of only 10. This trip has it all! Warm winter weather, kayaking and SUP along sublime coastline, snorkeling with playful sea lions and massive Whale-Sharks, desert hiking, up-close encounters with gray whales, a mix of 4-nights in gorgeous, comfortable hotel and 2-nights deluxe camping, mouth-watering Mexican food and Mexican culture!
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Cross posted on several Meetups. Max group size is 10.

****Hey Seattle hikers, Get your ‘pilgrim’ on and join us hiking the Portuguese Camino de Santiago. (And, see below other amazing adventure tours Baja Mexico (Feb), Iceland (Mar), Norway (Jul), Portugal Highlights (Sep).
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NEW! PORTUGAL / SPAIN CAMINO de SANTIAGO HIKING
9 days, May 23 – 31, 2026
Explore sites and wineries of charming Porto; then hike the final 100km (62+ mi) of the famed Camino de Santiago on daily hikes of 12 – 14 miles. Enjoy coastal views, picturesque landscapes, quaint villages, and beauty of Galicia. Luggage transfer each day.. comfortable hotels and mouthwatering food & wine. Toast your pilgrimage accomplishment with your new friends!
RSVP and Email Joe: joe@meaningfultrip.com

This trip is cross posted on several Meetups. Max group size is 10.

RESERVE NOW! RSVP is only confirmed w $500 deposit. Deposit is fully refundable if you change your mind between now and Nov 30, 2025.
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**Introducing Meetup Travels **– Specially curated adventures to some of the world’s most exciting destinations, offering the activities you adore, value-pricing, comfortable lodgings, culinary delights, authentic touches, giving back, and Meetup fun & camaraderie. Most travelers are age 40+ and 90% are solo travelers.
No worries as we pair persons as roommates.
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** OVERVIEW**
9-Days, May 23 - 31, 2026
Meetup Discounted Price: $2,995 (airfare extra).
(Price pp sharing double).
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ITINERARY:
Day 1: Arrive Porto
Day 2: Porto city tour + winery
Day 3: Transfer Vigo, Spain
Day 4: Redondela
Day 5: Pontevedra
Day 6: Caldas de Reis
Day 7: Padrón
Day 8: Santiago de Compostela
Day 9: transfer to Porto
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Included:
• 8 nights nice hotels
• Breakfasts + 3 dinners
• Porto City Tour & winery visit
• Transfer from Porto to Vigo and from Santiago de Compostela to Porto
• Luggage transfers daily
• Carbon offset & tree planting
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Not Included:
• Airfare
• Airport Transfer
• Travel Insurance
• Lunches, several dinners
. Drinks
• Gratuities
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GENERAL INFO:
• COVID vaccinated is recommended, not required.
• US Passport is required. (Plus, online ETIAS)
• Fly into and out of Porto.
• All tours are inclusive to all races, ethnicities, and sexual orientations.
• Weather: May is pleasant with daytime temps in high 60’s to low 70’s.
• Activity Level: Moderate +: Urban walking in Porto and long hikes of 12 – 14 miles per day on the Camino (65 miles hiking total in 5 days)
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• Tour/Travel Organizer
This Meetup Adventure Tour has been planned by Joe Staiano. In addition to being a Meetup Organizer and Co-organizer for 17+ years, Joe is a tourism professional w/ 28 years experience. He spent 10 years organizing and planning adventure trips for REI Adventures. Joe is owner of Meaningful Trips travel company and has a Seller of Travel Permit for WA State.
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HOW TO RSVP / JOIN THIS TOUR:
Important: Meetup RSVP does NOT guarantee a spot. Must send a deposit.
(1) RSVP guyon Meetup.
(2) Email Organizer, Joe Staiano
(3) $500 Deposit via check.
Deposit is fully refundable if you change mind before Nov 2025.
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We adhere to the Meetup Terms of Service and Release of Liability and Meaningful Trips Terms & Conditions
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* * MORE FANTASTIC ADVENTURE TOURS * *
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BAJA ADVENTURE WEEK.. our most popular trip!
7 days, Feb 24 - Mar 02, 2026
Meetup Member Discounted Price: $1,895 (airfare extra)
This will be our 7th season bringing Meetup folks to magical Baja Mexico! Small group of 10 sells out FAST every year. It’s easy to see why. This trip has it all! Warm winter weather, kayaking and SUP along sublime coastline, snorkeling with playful sea lions and massive Whale-Sharks, desert hiking, up-close encounters with gray whales, a mix of 4-nights comfortable hotels and 2-nights deluxe camping, mouth-watering Mexican food and Mexican culture!
RSVP Today! Email: joe@meaningfultrip.com
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ICELAND NORTHERN LIGHTS QUEST,
7 days, Mar 14 - 20, 2026,
Meetup Discounted Price: $2,395.
Our third year running this popular tour. Last year, 11 folks had a fantastic time exploring highlights of Western & Southern Iceland incl Golden Circle, glacier trek, ice cave, lava tunnel, soaking in natural hot baths, and multiple nights of Northern Lights.
RSVP today
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New! NORWAY ULTIMATE ADVENTURE (Waitlist-only)
11 Days, July 23 - Aug 02, 2026
Join this perfect blend of nature, culture, activities such as hiking, kayaking, and glacier trekking as we wind our way through art-filled cities, dramatic fjords.
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PORTUGAL HIGHLIGHTS
10 days, Sep 18 - 27, 2026
Our 3rd time running this amazing tour covering Portugal's best highlights: Lisbon, Sintra, Porto, Evora, and beaches of Lagos. Portugal has it all.. UNESCO sites, fairytale castles, wineries, warm beaches, mouthwatering food, and, of course, wine!