A walk in the woods

No matter what is happening in the world, life within the Redwoods forest continues. These tremendous trees, hundreds of years old, have lived through stress and strife, yet serenity prevails. The peacefulness of the trees, the beauty of the flora, the soft sounds and smells were lovely. From huge canopies to teeny insects, life was quietly abuzz. Until other visitors showed up. They came to enjoy the woods, too, but differently. The noise level  jumped and echoed. It was time to go. Plus, we had places to see in the outside world on our two week trek through eight states. Our connection deep within nature was over....for now. But the memory remains.