One of the billions of miracles filling our world.
We completed a 9 mile hike today, Coon Creek, which was stunning in a few ways. The first 2.5 miles was through a riparian area which differs from the rest of the park, Montana de Oro. The foliage was most attractive including moss hanging over branches of trees which added to the flavor. Within the park and also on this route, the trees were prominent, many creating a spooky effect. After a relatively flat initial walk, we began to climb reaching the 1,881 feet Oats Peak. We completed the Oats Peak trail five days earlier which is a different hike. Another aspect that made it unique was that the two hikes to the same peak may as well be in different countries. The only common thread is that a person arrives at the same place. Obviously, the commencement and trails are in different places, they never overlap—thought we should mention that.
Last week as the blog attests, the pictures illustrated the effect of low clouds which we thought magnificent. Today, we had better visibility but insufficient to provide open views. Instead, we had what one might call a biblical experience, with much sweat.
We have used the photographs which depict our experience but may be Heaven sent as they tell a story. By the way, for those that are less inclined to follow the bible and prefer the theory of natural selection, that’s fine with us, too. Truth be told, all that we wish for is that people show each other respect.
The pictures provide an interpretation of revelation:
God created animals to support man.
And birds.
And Eve's friend. (This photo taken from last week's hike to Oats Peak. All others from today).
He created all types of plants for the Garden.
And then God created a monkey.
And the monkey chased its tail and God wondered and returned to the drawing board.
Then God got smart. He created Woman who could show Man the way to the top. (Signboard protruding).
Woman tried hard but to no avail. Man became tired and lazy when reaching the top. (Benches supplied...what luxury.)
Woman walked back to another peak to contemplate.
Woman saw such beauty and absorbed it while Man still slept.
And beauty abounded, so Woman made a path amongst it to improve her journey.
And Woman realized finally: 'If you can't change him, join him...but sensibly'.
Cheers,
Jenni and Jeffrey
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