Life Amongst the Landscape, Unexpected Inspiration, Life as Art, Travel and More
Yesterday morning my daughter and I ventured north of our temporary lodge and discovered an incredible city oasis: the Marin Headlands National Park. Located on the north side of the Golden Gate Bridge, the park is easily accessible off HWY 101 by car or bicycle (if you are in shape; steep inclines required). Spectacular and …
Today’s stress buster was a 6.6 mile walk that included a round trip trek across the Golden Gate Bridge. If you have never done it, I highly recommend it. The vantage point from the bridge is incredible! San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge is 1.7 miles long. On a clear day like today, the views are …
Continue reading Today’s Walk: Trekking Across the Golden Gate
Today was an unusual day. Today my husband Ubered from our hotel to the UCSF Medical Center to have a kidney transplant. A kidney from a very generous Minneapolis donor flew the friendly skies this morning landing in San Francisco to help my husband. Because we are in a pandemic safety protocols prohibit folks from …
I have a secret. I love bridges. I appreciate and am intrigued by their architecture and history. Bridges are fascinating super structures that greatly impact their landscapes but are often taken for granted. Many are unaware of their history and impacts to the infrastructure of a community. They are steeped in politics and influence where …
Continue reading Today’s Walk: Having a Soft Spot for Bridges
Today I switched things up a bit and changed course, taking the trail that goes out to the other headland in town, Elk Head. My daughter arrived this afternoon and I wanted to show her the Fetid adder’s tongue before all the plants went to seed. Spending time in nature can lift your spirits and …
This morning’s walk was back on Trinidad Head and to my surprise the trillium have finally started to bloom! Multiple new sprouts have also broken thru the surface and started to mature. I am so relieved that they are all still there. For a few weeks I worried that mischievous behavior had befallen them. As …
For the first time in 14 months (since the Covid shutdown) my husband and I drove across the county line to make the five and one half hour car ride to San Francisco. This is the first time in years we were able to drive across the Golden Gate Bridge in light traffic. We experienced …
Continue reading Today’s Walk: Leaving Part of my Heart in SF
We had some serious wind last night that to a lesser extent continues today. As a result a tree was down on the headland loop. Baxter and I skirted by the tree on foot but a motorized vehicle would be blocked. My neighbor saw us return and the response I got was, “you walked in …
Every location has its charms and whether or not we realize it, we are all very tied to the landscapes we live in. A number of elements from within that landscape influence our behavior and our happiness. The people or plants and animals who live there, the architecture and history of the human designed environment, …
It was a brisk walk around the headland at 36 degrees but what a beautiful day! Our afternoon temp rose to 54 degrees with little to no wind which means it was warm. A great day to take a walk and also get some gardening done. To top off the sunny weather benefit there are …
Perspectives From My Trail 