A good few weeks ago I went for a walk around Cape Banks, in part for the coastal fantasy thing I’m slowly working on and in part to try and get some photos around sunset. There was something in particular I was aiming for which I got on a subsequent trip, albeit not quite at the angle or with the right amount of light (here). That was mainly due to arriving later than I intended due to procrastination, but I did the best with what time I had.

When I arrived there still was a good deal of light, though sunset had commenced so I had to walk quickly. As such I walked as quickly as I felt comfortable walking so I wouldn’t be walking in the dark.

I remember there being a slight breeze and it was nice, and I remember the sound of waves hitting the coastline with a great deal of power. sunset’s light cast a soft light across the coastline and it was beautiful. Shadows grew long enough to not seem distinct and it was a sight to behold.

I stopped to take photos here and there before reminding myself to keep on walking so I could make the most of what light would remain where I wanted to go. As I walked and powered on I began to think about life stuff and I began to think about my friend who passed away early on in the pandemic.

I thought about how I was yet to say anything about him and what he meant to me in a space for his friends. I thought about how I’d been spending time trying to think of something right to say when I should have just said something.

I thought about the few times we did share together and I thought about moments when we’d message each other. All of it was spaced out over years and it was always satisfying in some way.

As I walked I thought about how I should’ve spent more time speaking to him, and I resolved to finally say something in the group. We were not the closest of friends but he meant something to me. Still does.

I eventually reached my destination and it was too dark. I took some photos anyway, though not of what I was after, then I continued along the path which now moved away from the water and toward part of the road which I’d then follow back to my car. I walked faster than earlier as I hadn’t been at Cape Banks at night before and so I was unsure of how safe it was to be there when it was dark. I was also concerned about being locked in as the entry gate closes at a certain time, but I can’t remember which right now.

I moved as quickly as I could and I did well for time but it grew too dark to walk without a torch before I reached the road. Thankfully I had one with me which made walking a little easier but I remained worried about something happening.

I eventually reached the road and it was not long before I saw the moon unobstructed, and it was wonderful. A few minutes later and I switched the torch off as it was no longer needed. The moon was reflecting enough light for me to see well enough; As I walked to where I parked it felt liberating in a way, and perhaps I was not relaxed but I felt less heavy.