They caught the first glimpse of the sea in the waning light of day, glittering in the distance with millions of rubies and opals.
Their pace grew faster, the sight helping them shed a bit of tiredness with every step.
Soon the water filled the whole horizon.
Eyes caressed the expanse like a long lost lover, as if trying to find the most secret parts of her.
They were actually looking for...
"...sail!" the ranger pointed.
It was still more sensed than seen, the speck of white against the darkening sky.
But it was there.
They made it.
Home beckoned.