The forecast for Saturday was heavy, gusting rain, which was unfortunate given that it was also World Labyrinth Day. But I was heartened that the organizer of a planned sunset beach labyrinth wasn't dissuaded and was planning to pull it off, rain or shine. That said, I was skeptical but headed to Manzanita anyway. It's a small town on the central Oregon Coast, about two hours from Portland.
I'm glad I ventured out. The rain actually slowed - and even briefly stopped - and the sun emerged from the clouds as well, and her labyrinth work of sand art was intact. I joined a few dozen people who showed up to walk it, or who were walking by and were interested in the impromptu opportunity. It was a simple circular design, and a musician played around a small bonfire at the setting. As the sun began to set, it was possible to stand in the middle of the labyrinth, just steps from the Pacific Ocean, and be completely at peace.
