It was a perfect day to stay inside by the fire with a cup of tea and watch the cold rain and big gusts of wind. A beach hazard alert had been issued for the whole weekend, warning of the possibility of sneaker waves. Which is exactly why I suited up in rain pants and a jacket and went out for a look. I am mesmerized by the wild waves and didn’t want to miss the action.
The beach was practically empty, unsurprising with the rain and the gusts between 17 and 30 mph. My rainwear was quickly soaked, but it was worth it. The waves and the winds imparted some of their energy to me, and I took a quick walk before my fear of being blown away got the better of me. (Check out my video, where you can hear and see the wind’s effects.)
This post is brought to you by my new REI rain pants. I don’t know why I waited so long to buy this essential piece of clothing for the Oregon coast.
Metaphor Monday #17
the power of nature in the video… and that’s just a teaser!
The right gear makes all the difference between a positive experience and a negative experience!