Hey-Oh! We're back! Sean and I broke in the new year with a quiet trip to Dash Point on a foggy Saturday morning. We were running errands in Federal Way and made a spontaneous decision to pop down to Dash Point for a walk. I only had my phone on me (the best camera you can have is the one you have with you :P) and had no plans for making this an "official" visit, which I think is what made it perfect. We walked along the beach in the dense fog and then sat on a picnic table together to watch the fog slowly creep off the calm, gray waters. There was a family gathered on the shore with white roses and a small box. As they scattered the ashes of their loved one on the ripples, we wandered away down the sand and allowed them to grieve in privacy.
The freshwater creek flowing into the Sound. Can you spot the giant Flounder Rock?
Sean made the observation that this joining of the fresh and salt water is similar to The Columbia Bar where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean on the Washington and Oregon border. I, having the quick wit that I do, said that it's a miniature version...a mini bar! That's me: Queen of Corny Jokes.
The fog beginning to lift from the shore.
Peaceful beauty.
(This photo isn't actually in black and white - the fog was just that glorious)
We found a cute little Jelly on the sand as we walked back down the beach.
We think it may have been an Aequorea Victoria, which closely matches the physical
characteristics we observed in this little guy.
The jelly was such a beautiful subject, I love how it distorted the background and reflected the sky.
We had a relaxing and peaceful visit here; relishing in the opportunity to spend time together and enjoy watching the sun finally break through the morning fog. We weren't planning on making this an "official" visit, but I realized later that this was a silly thought. Our goal is not to perfectly capture or document each park we visit, but rather to soak up the beauty each park has to offer and share our journey with you, in whatever form that may be!
Happy Adventuring!
-Rachel and Sean
