Yesterday I discovered a most wonderful and surprising place in the forested ravine of Lynn Valley. The sign calls it "30 Foot Pool", but this name barely does the place justice.
My mother being the ultimate Vancouver adventurist, has introduced me to many breath taking experiences throughout the city and surrounding areas. Today was no different. Also with us was Alizah, the older sister of my friend Akber.
After we hiked for a good 45 minutes, we came across it, right at the base of what my mother called "el capitan" - the excruciating stair case leading back to the beginning. I couldn't really see the depth of the pool until I got close, but the inviting clarity of the water in the shallower areas was an indication of the beauty I had come upon. I carefully climbed over the treacherous rock leading to the shore, and then I saw it...deep, green and clear - the water was being fed into the pool by a gush coming from seemingly nowhere.
The water is cold enough to loose the feeling in your fingers in under 20 seconds, then you ironically can't feel the cold anymore. I suppose the shock of jumping into this pool would be substantial, but I was tempted none the less...tempted, but not crazy!
It's places like this that remind me of home, the water and forest. Nature is a major favourite of mine and I seek out that nature to ground myself and re-gain perspective on life and the things that really matter. I can't wait to take my fiance there so that we might fall deeper in love jut for the sake of the beauty around us. I'm sure he'll love the massive staircase to get out of the canyon as well.
Overall it was a great place to get some peace and some exercise, and I plan to be a frequent visitor.
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