Beautiful Monterey Bay

Last week I went hiking with the Sierra Cub Seniors here on Monterey Bay. What a day--of striking scenery, lovely vintage homes, an historic lighthouse, and countless trees, some of which created a canopy from one side of a street to the other. Today I'm
thinking about this trip as I prepare for tomorrow's hike. How good it is for one's soul--at least for my soul––to hike in nature. It provides time to visit with friends who share my love for this natural beauty, as well as time to be alone with my thoughts and feelings, as I refuel before returning home to my routine. I am grateful for all these opportunities to be present to what God has created.