Sunday, July 25, 2010

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

I was planning on hiking around Angel Island, but I got going late and did you know that the ferry stops running at 4:00 pm?  I didn't want to be thinking about not making the ferry back, since then I wouldn't be enjoying the experience, I'd just be thinking about missing the ferry. Yes, I am a basket case occasionally.

As usual, when it's hot weather in the East Bay, it's cold, windy and overcast on the coast. 

So, I ended up exploring the Marin Headlands and eventually made it over to Rodeo Beach. What I don't know is why I haven't been over to this area before because it was very scenic. I'll definitely be back.

I parked at the visitor's center and in the interests of getting at least a short hike took the trail from there down to Rodeo beach.
Along the way I saw some wild roses. They were growing in big bushes at various places along the trail. Yep, these are the original flower that our multi-petaled rose comes from. I love the smell of roses and these smell amazing. Watch the thorns though, cause they are wicked.



The trail dipped down through a shaded glade and there were some of these tall purple items. I have no idea what they are. Just took a picture cause they were cool.











Made it down to the beach and just sat for a while watching and listening to the ocean. It was nice and relaxing. I headed back when I started feeling really cold. The wind was blowing and it was overcast, although the sun did manage to break through here and there.

I did bring my knitting and do a few more rows on my Clapotis.




That concludes my outdoor adventures. I have been working diligently on all of the gift slippers I am making and they are done and felted. I also put puffy paint on the bottoms for better traction. I think they turned out great. I'm glad I'm done with these and I can move on to other projects.

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