Day 271: A sea of clouds

We set off to Dog Mountain a little later than expected, and much as we did last year, we missed the sunset by a few minutes. Not that it mattered: the sight that greeted us was truly spectacular. Below us lay a sea of clouds, lit from above by the orange-red sky. Venus emerged from the twilight to add a bit of sparkle. What really caught my eye was the way the clouds were "lapping" at the edge of the forest, like a wave that had broken on a beach. The mist draped itself over and through the tree tops, creating the most amazing effect. One of the most beautiful views we've seen from a mountain, and that's saying something!

That was our first hike in two months and it felt damn good to be back in the mountains.

Where the forest meets the sea (of clouds)