This weekend I went on a camping trip with my church--about 20 of us. It was exactly what I needed after a long week at work. (Note: Paul "doesn't camp," so I was solo.) We lounged by the campfire, hiked a woodsy trail, played frisbee on the beach (and glimpsed some seals diving near shore!), enjoyed a soft-serve ice cream cone, grilled up burgers, sat around the campfire some more, had a s'more-making contest (I like to think I won the prize for "gluttonous"), and *tried* to sleep in the great outdoors. A crow woke me up from the half-hour of sleep I got at 4:47am and that was it for the night.
Living in the city I am so far removed from the things of nature--and my soul was really craving it. Just driving down to the Cape provided the first dose of relaxation I needed. The turns and curves and the fresh sea air were calming. Walking through the woods and running on the sand were soul-satisfying in a way I don't often get in the city. Enjoying time with people--both nourishing older friendships and starting new ones--I was instantly energized. Even after a restless night, I feel ready for another week in the city, but now I am longing to return to nature sooner than I had planned.
5 comments:
Hi Friend! I miss you guys sooo much, too!!! I was so happy to see a comment on my recent post. I'm loving it out here - its been really good for me. Have a great week! Love, J
maybe "gluttonous" was not the best word to use. i liked both as both were smores! the trip was fun and i too am looking forward to camping again.
we are allowed to love the city, and still enjoy leaving it for times to rest up in nature. no shame in that. you can love both! i do! (go eagle scouts...)
sounds wonderful, skf~ i miss you guys too... so funny to hear that paul opted out of the trip. i used to love camping when little, but i too prefer nice comfy bed and shower. ;) reading your words makes me want to walk through the sands myself... wish i could have seen singing beach once before we left...
can't believe that paul "doesn't camp"!! I don't really LOVE to camp either, but there is something gratifying about "roughing it" for a few days. He should really try it some time.
Sounds like an energizing weekend! Miss you much!
How fun, Sarah! I would love to go camping and get out of the city. I miss hiking and being in the fresh, clean air.
One of these days we'll finally catch each other and stop playing phone tag! Miss you!
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