Saturday was one of those happy days. I went with a sweet girlfriend to Montana de Oro for a nice long hike. I knew if I had suggested it to anyone in my family they would have responded in hysterical laughter, rolling on the floor while sputtering, "You are a CRAZY WOMAN!"
We took the long winding back road all the way to the end. Parked the car somewhat legally and hiked up to the ranger station to give names, address, phone numbers, bank accounts and next of kin in case we fall in the sink hole. Loaded with maps, water bottles and lots of girl talk; we set out for our three hour hike.
The trail keeps you on the edge...the edge of the cliffs. Beyond the edge is ink blue ocean with few swells and a sliver ribbon of beach. Huge rock, slate and limestone jutted out of the ocean and were painted with white bird guano. A flock of pelicans flew overhead and one broke formation to skim over the water scanning the depths for fish. Out near the horizon a lazy sailboat floats and bursts of water mark the whales path.
Our conversation is peppered with laughter, quietness, and drama. The ebbs and flows of it is comfortable, intimate and heart warming. Although we don't talk or see each other every day, there is a golden thread that connects us in a magical way...our friendship is timeless and can be picked up at any moment, day or whim.
I was at the edge of the world and I felt God's presence...it felt real good!
keep stayin young lisa!!! to add pictures there is an icon to the right of the spell check (abc) just press on that and then you can add...wooo
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