We went to play in the dunes again this morning before we left Oceano. The dunes have been a continual draw while we have stayed at Pacific Dunes RV Park. Last night we walked after dinner and captured a beautiful sunset with one of our cell phone cameras (how did we get along without them?)
Then this morning we climbed over the dunes further to reach a view of the sea. It was well worth the effort because the view is extraordinary and we learned we really could play on the dunes without getting buried. Both of us became bolder as we walked down one ridge after another. Walking down the edge of a dune becomes a fun sliding experience and the reward for struggling up the banks of sand in the first place. It was not as windy on this trip, so we did not feel as though we were eating sand either. Reaching the view of the sea felt like being an early day explorer of this place and the sense of accomplishment was grand. I can imagine how those early explorers felt the same surge of exhilaration.
As we headed back I discovered a tiny lady bug in the middle of one of the sandy flat spots we were traversing. I could not imagine her making it back to plants in the heat nor over the distance and attempted to carry her home to the RV park with us. Alas, I was not successful. When I opened my cupped hands to let her fly she was already gone. I've heard if a lady bug comes into your life (or home) she brings you luck. I only hope I gave it back to her as well.
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