Lessons from Somewhere: August 2016

I’ve never considered myself an outdoorsy sort of person. Instead, I preferred to look at nature from afar on my computer screen or in a book. I’d gone on a handful of hikes before—one in Costa Rica, a couple in Atlanta. These hikes were too hot, and the sunscreen had sweat off my face within 10 minutes. There were too many bugs and it rained the entire descent in Costa Rica. I wasn’t even a little bit comfortable.

When I decided to vacation in Seattle, a lot of people suggested adding hiking to the to do list. I thought, “why not?” Maybe hiking on the West Coast would be different.

And different it was. We chose a popular and easy trail at Snoqualmie Falls. There weren’t many bugs, and the temperature was pleasant. Everywhere I looked there was green, and the air smelled clean and crisp. I actually enjoyed it.

I learned that sometimes, you change your mind and it’s good to give things a second chance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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