Transition times
The transition from summer to fall is a time of subtle yet profound change. The long, sun-drenched days begin to shorten, making way for crisp, cool evenings. The vibrant greens of summer trees slowly transform into a tapestry of gold, amber, and crimson, as nature prepares to rest. There’s a certain magic in the air as the warmth of summer lingers in the afternoons, while mornings and nights remind us of the coming chill. It’s a season of reflection and preparation, when we start to pull out sweaters, savor warm drinks, and enjoy the cozy comforts that fall brings. This shift invites us to slow down, embrace change, and find beauty in the turning of the seasons.
What’s actually happening? It’s gray. No surprise, we’re heading to one of the wettest places in North America. From the rarefied air of our plane the sunlight was dazzlingly bright; shockingly severe in the early morning hours and an unwelcomed, extravagant guest to my dozing companions. I felt an indebtedness to every sleeping passenger on the plane to keep my window shade drawn down, but couldn’t help indulging myself in a momentary glimpses of the snow-capped Volcanoes dotting the landscape. Minutes later and we’re descending into and through the mist. It’s quite the contradiction to go from ultrabright, early morning sunshine to a world shrouded in and beneath the clouds, and yet this is the ground reality.
Vancuver airport is awesome. It’s small, easy to navigate and beckons one