Beach or mountains? Which do you prefer? Why?

I just can’t decide! I look at the montage of images in my mind of all the beaches… the soft sand seeping up in between my toes, the beautiful sunsets, the waves and the way they wash over me, powerful and at the same time calming.

Then the mountains, rising up majestically, commanding the horizon, scary to scale and yet so peaceful in the quiet of the night, with the entire Milky Way revealed above.

I want to choose both, and spend my time visiting as many as possible in the time I have left on this planet. So this question has been haunting me for months and I finally decided to evade the choice and proclaim, All of the above!

The best thing about living in Washington state is that you really don’t have to choose. I can go to the beach and a few hours later be in the mountains.

I’m already thinking about my spring plans and where to plant myself in nature. I’ll continue to prioritize sea level and the heights… choosing both.