Great day!

It's been a great year so far with a couple of days of hiking in our snowy weather. Today we decided to skip the ice and snow and head to the beach and cache. We walked along the trails and beaches at Rathtrevor Park and the weather was fantastic! Blues skies and yet still around 0 degrees. 

We spent more time taking pictures than we did anything else but it was a peaceful morning. The mountains in the distance were just spectacular with the sun shining down on their snow covered peaks. Not only were the mountains covered in snow but so was the beach.

Was I ever surprised to find snow at the beach! We are having one of our coldest winters ever and I have never know it to stay below freezing for so long. The waterfalls and streams are all frozen over but it never dawned on me that there would be snow at the beach! 

Never before have I seen snow on seashells and seaweed. It was just beautiful to look at. It just goes to show that one never knows what you might find when you head out on an adventure.

It's true with most things in life. Life changes, things happen unexpectedly, one just never knows what might happen or what they might find on their journey. I have to admit I am not great at surprises. I like to plan ahead and know what to expect when I go somewhere and yet when I am out exploring,  I love not knowing what lies around the corner. It brings mystery to the day.

Last year was a difficult year for many of my friends and folks in the world. The unexpected is not always positive or a good surprise. Sadness and difficult times can reach out to us without a moment's notice. It's what keeps us making the most of each day and taking nothing for granted.  

I pray that this year will continue to be a year full of wonderful adventures, filled with time outdoors exploring and connecting with creation and lots of positive surprises, like snow on the beach,  in everyone's lives.