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Baxter and I took a spin around Trinidad Head enjoying the solitude of a quiet morning. It looks like the tourist season may be slowing down. I had wondered if Covid would also impact tourism. Theoretically, one can home school and work remotely from any where with internet service. This remains to be seen. The …
This morning I switched course and walked with my neighbor thru the forest and out to the other headland in our community, Elk Head. It was one of those special days; truly a gift from above. Sunny and warm with NO WIND along the trail and out at the headland. Because it is a fully …
While taking our morning spin around the headland I realized just how much all the external noise (political craziness) is getting to me. I suspect I am not alone. I started this blog because I wanted an outlet but also to keep an electronic journal. To me, Facebook algorithms are nonsensical and almost like posting …
Yes this morning was foggy. But, it was a high fog with pretty good visibility. It was also an awesome day at Big Lagoon because hardly anyone was there. We launched our kayaks at 8:10 am and with the exception of a handful of swimmers, we had the lagoon and the adjoining Maple Creek to …
Continue reading Today’s Kayak: Don’t Judge the Day by its Forecast
Got out the door this morning to take advantage of the low tide and a quiet Sunday morning on Old Home Beach which encases Trinidad Bay. This beach is a great spot for harbor seal watching and beach combing at low tide; accessible via one of two foot trails. The other plus is that generally …
We are having an incredible month of August (Northern Coast of California). The weather has been amazing with the ocean and bay FLAT for about 6 weeks now. Talk about an August rush! Yes there have been mornings with early fog (and many without; see yesterday’s post) but once the fog clears, our days have …
Stunning is the word that comes to mind when I describe our walk today and the day that follows. It is a picture postcard kinda morning; sunny, 68 degrees, and no wind. The sound effects on the headland today were awesome. A herd of California Sea Lions were barking on the rocks below the trail. …
What an effective pair, road work and fog. If you’ve been following my blog you know that like many people I walk for health reasons but also to seek solitude. It gives me a chance to think and to also still my mind of all the craziness in our world. Today’s walk was awesome because …
Continue reading Today’s Walk: Road Work and Fog Work Well Together
I believe things happen for a reason. About 3 years ago while completing my walk on Trinidad Head I met an older woman who gave me some health advice. She stopped me as I was exiting the headland and said, “when you get home, elevate your legs above your heart for 15 minutes. I know …
As Baxter and I took an early morning spin around the headland I noticed that the Naked Ladies (Amaryllis Belladonna) are in bloom. Headlands provide great visual advantages; note the image of the blue house and its lovely border of Naked Ladies. It’s a unique Lily native to South Africa that blooms in August. Some …
Continue reading Today’s Walk: Spotting Naked Ladies on a Sunday Morning
Perspectives From My Trail 