After almost 6 km, I still couldn't see the end of it which I knew to be the Tingalpa Reservoir. With my back and arms telling me that I was not as fit as I thought, I decided to turn back. Gave up looking for the end and had a rest and an apple. At least it was a glorious day with very little wind to start with. After paddling 11 km, I arrived back at the Thornside Boat Ramp and came home where Filomena was waiting for me with Alheiras (Portuguese type of sausage) and fried eggs. Yummy!!!