Touching the Pacific

Today the kids touched the Pacific Ocean for the 1st time in their lives. We got up early and headed to the coast. We missed the Ranger-meeting spot and headed down the rocky beach on our own. To the left of us was Ocean, with huge cliff walled rock outcroppings spread about and pelicans diving for a school of fish. To the right of us were piles of sun washed giant spruce trees, fallen years ago ands washed up here. It was a playground, like giant pick up sticks tossed on the beach. And the thick forest beyond that. The layers were unique.
The tide was low as we reached Hole in the Wall, an archway thru one of the outcroppings and we found lots of sea life in the tide pools, star fish, sea anemone, crabs, small fish, hermit crabs. The tidal carvings of the rock were amazing. We picnicked among the driftwood.
As we headed back to camp, we all agreed to spend the rest of the afternoon at the campsite. Our campsite is a hidden gem. From first pass, the site looks small and exposed. Many just pass by. But we stopped, "look, we can at least see the river". Daiv walked down a shaded path at the rear of the campsite to paradise. The lush green rain forest made a canopy above our heads, with a hole above to let out the smoke and let in the stars. To the left was a path..... It winded thru the forest toward sun. A small set of natural stairs and a rock bridge put us at the rapid water's edge. Here is were I now sit writing this.