Open skies and the outdoors are constantly calling for me. I love spending the weekends with the sun on my face. So, this weekend when my husband suggested we get some much needed house upkeep done, I was less than excited. We have been needing to replace a fan for months in the children's room and I guess today was going to be the day to do it. The two of us together might almost make one sort of "handy" person when combined, so I knew this was going to take most of our day. Almost three hours after we started the installation, it was time to throw the power switch on to see our handy work at work. Power on, NOTHING. Are you kidding me, three hours. More tinkering and still nothing. Needless to say, I was fuming. We decided to walk away from the project and BREATHE.
After a miserable failure of a morning and most of the afternoon, we decided for every one's sake to get out of the house for a bit. I am so glad we did. We took A1A to the St. John's River Ferry to one of my most loved spots: Big Talbot Island State Park. This place has always seemed so out of place here in coastal Florida. It feels more like a dessert with the skeletons of trees waisting away on the shores. We took the short hike on the Shore Line Trail to the Bluff access. The water here has eroded the shore creating mini cliffs and pulling trees into the waves. There is so much to explore and discover here and so many fallen trees to swing on and climb.
As we road the ferry back towards our home, the day felt perfect despite all the frustration that had ensued. It took us a couple more tries and then some help from a friend to get that fan installed, but we did it. I know that there are things that must get done. The mundane is Constancy requiring our attention. But sometimes we just need to get out and be surrounded by peace, to really enjoy the beauty that has been poured out all over this earth.
Big Talbot Island State Park is truly a treasure. There is a small $3 fee for entry into the park. There are picnic tables that overlook the water if you pack a snack or lunch. This is a great place for children with lots of things to explore and climb on, but not so great for a stroller.
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