“From where I stood, I can see at the end of the tunnel fertile land with evergreen trees and summertime flowers. Behind me, just several steps away was the Sea, telling me to come back and finish what we’ve started. I had to choose between my first love and my next dream.”
Took almost 7 years to finally explore the water tunnel at the coastal town of Davenport that exits the Sea.
The water was low that day, enough to safely walked on the sides of the tunnel. Some parts, the sand was too soft that it broke down to many pieces as soon as I stepped on it. Had no choice but to walk into the knee deep of ice-cold water.
Inside was dark. The sound of gushing water, loud and crisp. The smell, damp and strange. It felt chilly and misty. The rock pathway, slippery wet. Condensed water from the rock ceiling dripping on my head and shoulders.
I kept walking until I couldn’t anymore. Midway way was darker. I couldn’t see the pathway ahead. My imagination started to take shapes and forms. Doubt and paranoia followed.
My gut feeling told me to stop. I was alone. My Son was also alone by the beach. Everything happened too fast, instincts happened before thinking. Excitement before wise judgment. It wasn’t new. I was just being me.
Son decided to stay dry and not get his feet wet. He warned me clearly before going though with the adventure with a question, “Don’t you know where that tunnel water comes from?” My answer, “The sewage.” He laughed and said, “That’s right, and you’re still going through with it. Good luck.” He gets to be the smart, cautious one in this part of the story.
But honestly, the water looks crystal clear clean and it felt refreshingly nice. So, maybe it was not a sewage tunnel water after all, but an underground cave spring water.
Was my imagination merging reality and fantasy into one believable experience?
The tunnel was simply the end detour of our beach hike before heading home. The rest of the adventures were too detailed beautiful and personal to describe.
But this I can say without a doubt and confusion, that I felt so wonderfully whole and young all over again. And that is worth dipping into the dirty, ice-cold water of temporary youth and happiness.
Adventure will involve lots of dirt and gold, dust and heart that will defy and test the written as well as the implied rules of Men and Society.
No such thing as perfect endless days, just perfect moments that are good enough to keep dreaming and hoping that life can only get better, cleaner, healthier and happier.
…and now it’s your turn to share your stories of adventure and fantasy. You are the Master Writer that can transform the impossible to possible.
This Man's Journey 
Beautiful. Specially loved your comments and introspection under every photo
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Thank you. The photos captures what I hope to find or what I’m feeling. It makes remembering and writing my thoughts and dreams easier.
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Just Beautiful!!!!!
The Coastline is something that continues to give and travel …. !
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It is. Thank you 🙏
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…inspiration!!!!
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Thanks
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Wow those images are so cool, its like a safe haven and a sanctuary one can hide in and let nature take its course😊💯💯
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Wow, what gorgeous photos!
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Thank you.
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Loved your story
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Thanks.
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What a thrilling adventure. It’s always good to get out of our comfort zones and try something new, even if it’s a bit scary. Glad it was well worth the walk through the tunnel and cold sewage water.
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It was. Danger and a bit of fear keeps the heart pumping more, which I think is a good healthy thing. Thanks 🙏
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What a beautiful moment. I felt like I was there with you venturing into the tunnel after all these years. Sometimes, you just gotta embrace the moment, let go of the doubt and paranoia and sewage water be damned, go all in. I’m glad you had that moment – and the beautiful adventure with your son that day. Thank you for sharing it all with us!
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Yes, I’m glad I dared venture the tunnel. We need more awe, surprise, wonder and excitement in life. Thank you.
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Looks like a beautiful spot, glad you enjoyed your sewage water adventure 😉
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I did, and I showered after when I got home. The great memories though can’t be washed away with soap and water. It’s long lasting. Thanks.
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Just beautiful. I don’t think I would ever get enough of seeing the California coastline and that gorgeous blue sky through your posts and photographs. Thanks for sharing. I hope all is well 🙂 Aiva xx
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Yes, the California Coastline is something that continues to give and amaze. Thank you.
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The beach is stunning. The tunnel definitely scary. Would I venture that way? Maybe… we’ll never know. But I love what you do and where you go in your perfect moments. 🤗💟
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When life gets clearly shorter, we get to be more bold and daring in our adventures and discoveries. Darkness and heights used to scare me when I was younger, now I dance with them. LOL. Thanks 🙏
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🤭💟
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What a magnificent place! Wow!
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Thank you. It is a place of many adventures.
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Wow, such a lovely place. You have captured it beautifully.
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Thanks. The Sea and Nature helped me go through many of my difficult times. They are priceless.
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What a beautiful beach adventure!! Awesome 💙
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Thank you. It was nice and different , and I had been there a few times but not for this kind of adventure.
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Gorgeous!
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Thanks.
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Oh Wow. This is a wonderful post. I loved the pictures and the story. Thank you for inspiring me to get outside and feel peace in my heart.
After traveling around 1 km downstream there’s almost no remnants of sewerage, because the algae, plants, fish and bacteria eat it all up. There can still be poo-bacteria, parasites, viruses and other lurgeys though, so wouldn’t drink it!
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Thank you and thanks for the information. I wouldn’t have known nor do my research. I appreciate it.
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Anytime, my friend. I enjoy your photos and blog.
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Beautiful olace and photos! Great post! Invites to reflect and motivate to be better person.
Thank’s for share, friend. Have a blessing day!
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I didn’t realize what I needed until my adventure both at the tunnel and the hike unveiled themselves. It’s like nature already read my mind and heart long before I got there. Or maybe it’s just my wild imagination. Thank you.
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I am happy for you. A gift for Nature for you. Thank’s!
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Beautiful. I’m not adventurous when it comes to exploring caves. Love it when you say: “Our stories will be found by the right People, at the right time so it they can serve a bigger purpose.”
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It is true that our stories become relevant to those that connects to it. Nothing too small or big, but just right for those that needed them. I think more than ever, it is hard to find some sort of brave authenticity in a world bombarded by social media, trends and viral popularism. At the end of it, is it about numbers and gain or is it about meaning and personal relevance? Exactly why I ended Facebook and Instagram and never considered Tik Tok. I needed something more that relates and understands me, and vice versa. Basically, WordPress is where I found a group of brave souls willing to be open, honest and vulnerable. Friends comes in all forms and many of the blogging community has given generous friendship, support and appreciation. Truly amazing. Thank you.
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I share your sentiments ❤
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