Wednesday,
July 10th
Pelicans
at last! I took the two and a half mile walk to the beach of the
ocean yesterday. It was a beautiful walk through the trees with
sunlight streaming through them. I was accompanied by purple
dragonflies and damselflies, robins and pigeons. I felt as though I
was being escorted. The other escort were several vultures kind of
circling ahead and over me part of the way. I think it was a good
thing I kept moving so they wouldn't mistake me for carrion.
The
huge ferns are everywhere along the road, as well as these other
large broad leaf plants. It all appeared larger than what I would
consider normal. What do I know? There was a mixture of spruce,
pine, fir, redwood and deciduous trees. The river was along the road
most of the way and periodically I could hear and see a stream on the
other side of the road.
Arriving
at the path leading to the dunes and beach one is greeted by a gate
that marks the entrance to Native American ceremonial grounds. There
are several buildings, a sweat lodge and a taller structure, all in
disrepair. One section was filled with amazing flowers and bushes.
There was a great peacefulness about the area. The path went
alongside the grounds and there was a sign identifying its purpose
and everything felt very undisturbed.
Once
past this area the land slopes down just a bit and the earth/sand is
damp from the tide coming in and going out. And then the dunes. And
the sight of a large graveyard of driftwood. Much of the driftwood
is trees that have long sense been standing tall and offering shade
to those passing by. It was a very striking view with all of the
sand and then scattered tree trunks, logs and branches.
Just
over the dune is the ocean in all its glory. It is a rather steep
slope to the waters edge, it was foggy, and I saw the pelicans.
Several groups of them were flying north along the surf looking for
lunch. I was to happy to see them since Morro Bay was the last
location where they made their presence. They are just so cool.
Apparently there was nothing of interest for them and they continued
their flight.
I
came across an area where there were lots of stones at the waters
edge. So, of course, I had to stop and see if any wanted to come
with me. I found way too many and eventually narrowed it down to
three. While I was searching, the waves came higher a few times and
caught me as I was attempting an escape. Wet feet. What the heck,
one is at the beach. And then I became aware of the sound the water
and stones made as the surf retreated. It was the same sound a rain
stick makes only louder and bigger. I enjoyed this for quite a
while. Curious as to whether I have just never been around this
exact scenario before or just now I was able to hear it.
I
finally discovered what bird made the incredible sound the other day.
An osprey. I have learned that they nest in this area. And I have
now seen a few of them in the air. Huge! Beautiful! Graceful!
It
was sunny and a little windy in the park when I arrived back from my
extended hike, though managed to get some laundry done even though I
was tired. It just felt as though I had enjoyed a most wonderful day
and after taking a shower, went to bed and woke up late this morning.
Much refreshed.
There
are lots of dogs here, from little cute fluffy ones to large awesome
fluffy ones. This is a good place for me to get my dog fixes that
were sadly lacking at the last two RV locations. There are also a
few cats (inside only). I keep waiting for some dog to come along
though still eluding me for now. I keep saying, when it is time.
It
was very calm this morning and the sun broke through around 8 am. It
feels a little warmer than yesterday and only a little windy. Very
peaceful. I know I keep saying this, however, it is so true. There
may be an opportunity to come here and be a camp host next summer.
This might be a good fit for me. I'll see how things go.
“To
all those celebrating today,
Happy
Birthday!”
“You
always have the power
within
you to shift
into
a peaceful mode.”
Dr.
Wayne W. Dyer
Enjoy
your peacefulness!
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