What's vertical? What's horizontal? Is your day proceeding as planned?
Location: remote area near Tofino, B.C. Lovely walk down to the beach. Prior to our return walk up the long hill we'd been warned by a couple who made a point of talking to us on the beach (that had only 5 people on it) that we might encounter a bear, for they had on their way down. No problem, I thought. That is until I actually started up the hill. I went first, to protect my youngest who walked behind me. Quickly I tried to remember everything I knew about bears, not much. We made a lot of noise, intentionally.
The way was narrow and rocky. I just didn't want to meet a bear in a tight curve through the rocks. I kept scanning the woods, seeing as far ahead as I could. Mid way, a bird landed screeching, about 3 feet away from us. We both screamed. So much for remaining calm. Fortunately it was only a bird. Mind you, I was ready to die defending my young, if need be. I just wasn't looking forward to it.
Nothing but relief hit me after our 20 minute walk, when I saw the top of the hill nearing, for I knew the parking lot was close. Back to humanity. That remote location was quite special and it filled me with a peaceful calmness. The return trip up that hill though, well, so much for serenity. I did get some good photos though! :)
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