One of the most fascinating things about planning a trip to see a natural wonder is that there’s no guarantee we’ll be able to see what we want to see.
The day may be too cloudy to see the sun rise.
The conditions may be too cold or too warm for safe passage.
There may have been an unseasonal even that has blocked access.
The trails we hoped to go on may be closed for the season.
Wildlife may not be anywhere in sight.
No amount of planning can help. There’s always an element of chance.
Such experiences are a great reminder of how illusory our feelings of control are. And they also help us appreciate in events when things do go as per plan.
The universe is unfolding as it should. It is on us to make the most of our time in it.
