The Dunes by St. Andrews (a team effort)
Today was a day that no one expected. Initially, we pilgrims were closeminded about the idea of driving two and a half hours to the sand dunes, but we proceeded anyway. After a filling breakfast of scones and fruit we took off for our adventure. We passed the time with an intense game of “would you rather?” and other question games.
We first stopped briefly at the dunes’ visitor center for some information, and then we headed to the real destination. Seeing the enormous dunes from afar gave most of us a sense of discouragement: they seemed impossible to tackle. Starting the climb was treacherous, but in the end most of us were able to make it to the top with the help of God’s presence. The climb was definitely worth it, offering the view of miles of sand and distant mountain ranges. Our run down the dunes was even better- it was exhilarating sprinting with one another, sand flying behind each of our footsteps.
We piled into the van after cooling off from the hike, and stopped at a general store for ice cream. We planned on heading home afterward,
but Jan suggested we visit a nearby waterfall hidden in the mountain. Reluctantly, we hiked up to the site. Once there, though, we all haf a great titme climbing over rocks and the rapids of the stream, sitting by the falls, taking endless photos, and relaxing after a day of non-stop exercise. It was a perfect end to a perfect day to be able to come home to a mouth-watering lasagna dinner.