Cape Flattery, Washington. The most Northwestern point of this beautiful state. From here you're able to see part of Canada, even your phone will think you're there, switching over to their services. We started off exploring sea stacks that over the years, have broken off the mountain side and "drifted" into sea. Although the reality is that the whole mountain side is being drastically washed out.
A local girl scout group made a bunch of beautiful walking sticks so that anyone could borrow one for the hike, thought it was the sweetest thing.
Over the years, the sea has crashed onto these formations so profoundly, that it has left deep hidden crevices right under where you'd find yourself standing. It's an interesting perspective, realizing that under your feet is a massive open cave, that over time, it will not be strong enough to hold. I have no idea how far back those caves go, but the waves within them echoed deeply.
Pictures will never do this place justice. The ocean held colors that were completely out of this world. Such a unique shade of aqua and sea green, with bright red seaweed floating around, causing a major contrast in color. I wish I could've captured these colors clearly, but I guess you'll just have to go see for yourself!
It is said that every ten years, this place looks completely different. Where I stood that day will no longer exist in ten years- and that to me, is pretty magical. To know I will never experience the same place in the same way again. That every time, this place will hold new adventures and new sights to see, always evolving. That eventually, the tides always win. That the force of the sea is stronger than that of the mountains.
After we left Cape Flattery we ventured off to Shi Shi Beach.
I don't know which seemed sketchier, climbing down or hiking back up. I had no idea this massive drop is what awaited us to actually access the beach. Luckily there was some rope and plenty of trees to help us maneuver our way downwards.
She absolutely LOVES the beach, kicking up the sand (reminds her of kicking up snow, her true love) and running around through the water, occasionally chasing after a very distant seagull.
These sea stacks were so unique, but then again, aren't they all. These were more accessible, however, which granted more tide pools to explore. There was so much sea life, anything from sea anemones, barnacles, the rare starfish, and even sea urchins. Also the little rock formation at the bottom right of the above picture totally looks like a sea turtle swimming my way. Or is that just me.
Man. This was such a beautiful day! Closing my eyes and thinking back to this day, I can still feel the incredible warmth of the Sun. Everything was glimmering and bright and invigorating. We indulged in some acro yoga, connecting and drinking up the Sun energy as well as each other's. We ran around and chased the dog, explored the beach some, giving in to the simplicity of that moment.
These sea stacks were so unique, but then again, aren't they all. These were more accessible, however, which granted more tide pools to explore. There was so much sea life, anything from sea anemones, barnacles, the rare starfish, and even sea urchins. Also the little rock formation at the bottom right of the above picture totally looks like a sea turtle swimming my way. Or is that just me.
Man. This was such a beautiful day! Closing my eyes and thinking back to this day, I can still feel the incredible warmth of the Sun. Everything was glimmering and bright and invigorating. We indulged in some acro yoga, connecting and drinking up the Sun energy as well as each other's. We ran around and chased the dog, explored the beach some, giving in to the simplicity of that moment.
