I’ve been looking forward to hiking Beehive Trail next to Sand beach in Acadia for over a week but when I heard and smelled the ocean waves, I knew I had to stay sea level. I felt a call to explore the crashing waves and tree sprinkled cliffs.

I took some (biasly) great pictures sitting on those rocks before promptly dropping my phone into the water. I proceeded to wander the coast while my friends braved an insane precipice nearby, until I found the perfect conversation spot- this log. As soon as I found it, Edith joined me and we proceeded to talk for the next hour. 

Even though we’d only known each other a day, we were able to have an honest conversation about our faith, our fears and our shared interests. I learned she has a love of protecting God’s beautiful creation just like me. I don’t know if it was the stunning views or the long travel day yesterday, but we were able to have a vulnerable conversation like we’d known each other forever. I made a genuine connection and a new friend today. And it’s all thanks to God and that log.