Edge of Serenity (In Explore June 12, 2025)
Perched on the edge of the rugged Humboldt coastline, a cluster of calla lilies bathed in the golden glow of sunset. Reaching this spot barely a foot wide was no easy feat, descending a steep cliffside overgrown with brambles and other prickly, slippery hazards. I was fortunate to be guided by the knowledge and generosity of a friend. Below, the ocean whispered against the shore. When Zack offered to take me there, I instinctively trusted him.
The effort and trust in navigating that precarious terrain made this adventure one of those challenging yet rewarding experiences that rendered a moment even more meaningful. I nearly lost a couple of essential items along the way. My mobile phone slipped from my back pocket and went for a tumble, and I didn't realize it until Zack caught it. I also came close to losing a few other precious things when a tree branch I was using to lower myself down snapped, causing me to slide down and stop on another branch. I'll let you imagine what those precious things might have been. But this delicate balance of risk and reward makes such adventures genuinely thrilling.
Edge of Serenity (In Explore June 12, 2025)
Perched on the edge of the rugged Humboldt coastline, a cluster of calla lilies bathed in the golden glow of sunset. Reaching this spot barely a foot wide was no easy feat, descending a steep cliffside overgrown with brambles and other prickly, slippery hazards. I was fortunate to be guided by the knowledge and generosity of a friend. Below, the ocean whispered against the shore. When Zack offered to take me there, I instinctively trusted him.
The effort and trust in navigating that precarious terrain made this adventure one of those challenging yet rewarding experiences that rendered a moment even more meaningful. I nearly lost a couple of essential items along the way. My mobile phone slipped from my back pocket and went for a tumble, and I didn't realize it until Zack caught it. I also came close to losing a few other precious things when a tree branch I was using to lower myself down snapped, causing me to slide down and stop on another branch. I'll let you imagine what those precious things might have been. But this delicate balance of risk and reward makes such adventures genuinely thrilling.