I had some ambition of getting pictures up before I blogged about this, but alas, will have to add them later…
Michael and I had the most exquisite Sunday — the kind of day that makes you really appreciate living in Northern California. We woke up knowing we had chores — oil change for the car, etc. — but we wanted to get out and we couldn’t resist the beautiful day. We took off over the Richmond/San Rafael bridge to Marin County and headed toward the 1. Immediately, things started to get interesting — wooded and winding — and eventually we emerged to amazing views of the Pacific. We were heading toward the Point Reyes National Seashore, where even whale watching was a possibility. Upon our arrival, after seeking counsel from a Park Ranger, we enjoyed a 5 mile circular hike that took us through mountains and marshlands. We were divebombed by a hummingbird apparently protecting its territory, saw dozens of hawks, and even managed a little stroll on the beach.
Afterward, we were dead tired and so hungry. On the way back, we happened upon the Parkside Cafe in Stinson Beach. We had been expecting a burger, but ended up with a gourmet three-course extravaganza. We rolled out of there satisfied and with huge smiles on our faces. This (and his job, of course) is why we moved to the Bay Area.