Camping
Thanks to my nature loving, hot pot eating, wild animal fearing friends, I spent Friday night at Steep Ravine campgrounds near Stinson Beach. This site was breathtaking, or as Nobuko would say, "gorgeous." It felt like another world, but being able to see Twin Peaks from the site reminded me how close and far we are from this kind of nature respite. It's only 45 minutes away, but felt like light years from the all consuming city head space and daily life.
Actually, spying the city lights made it feel not quite like light years, but a touch closer which is a good thing. Being a city person at heart, I don't like feeling separated from a metropolis for too long. I mean there are crazy people in the woods. I know. I see them when they leave huts and descend on Berkeley Bowl to stock up on granola, oat cakes and Niman ranch pork chops.
Photo album and commentary is here. Check it out, but be prepared It's so pretty it'll hurt your eyes.
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Running around since the last post: Lake Merritt: 3.4 mi. Ducklings everywhere.
Swim 1000 then run 3mi. Gleefully watch the innings 3 and 4 of the Subway Series.