Friday we went for a hike on a trail around Alpine Reservoir . We got there by driving through Fairfax, and then up some of the mountains. We think that Mt. Tam is on the other side. We took the Catarack Trail path , and walked almost all of it, through steep inclines, rustic steps, and narrow paths. It was an incline of 800 feet in .8 miles. Quite strenuous, but very beautiful waterfalls, and yes we had sunshine. Because of all the rain, the water in the hills is quite high. The reservoir at Nicasia is probably 10 feet higher than it was three weeks ago, and water is flowing all over the place, including down the drive in the front of our condo.
It was nice go be out in dry weather.
We went to Il Dolce Vita in Petaluma for taste of wine, each of ordered a flight, Dan, Italian and Pat , Sonoma. We then went home and watched a horrible video, Tropic Thunder. I thought it was horrible. I couldn't even fall asleep it was so bad, I haven't slept well in three nights, because the dog keeps getting me up every two to three hours. He is much better and we are looking forward to tapering him off of the steroids. Dan
Saturday we spent a nice sunny day in San Francisco, we took the ferry from Larkspur Landing to the Ferry building, where a Farmers Market is held on Tuesdays and Saturdays. It is filled with local farmers, and quite an active place. We then took a walk that was in Pat's book on Stairways. ( "Stairway Walks in San Francisco" by Adah Bakalinsky) Once again it was up and down, and we had a great hike. We walked around Nob Hill, near the Mark Hopkins and Huntington Park. One of the spots on the hike was the Grace Cathedral, where they have a labyrinth. There are rules to walking the Labyrith, you start on the outside and work your way in. As you walk in, you begin to shed and release tension, to quiet your mind and open your heart. In the center, you may stay to pray or meditate, or to receive guidance. As you leave the way you entered, you feel strength and clarity. Or so it is said. We actually made a mistake and didn't start at the right place, plus we kept walking into each other, so I can't say we felt any of that! But I enjoyed the center.
Lest you think we are getting too "New Age-y California Style", we later ate lunch at Tommy's Joynt which was featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives on the Food Network. I had a Corned Beef sandwich and Pat had a Roast Beef sandwich. It was excellent and reasonably priced. A true San Francisco Dive that has not changed since it was opened in 1947, which was a good year for beginnings. We then took the bus back to the Ferry Building and took the Ferry back to Larkspur. Dan
Our friends, the Kesler's came by our condo, with David and Elias, David's son for a short visit. It was so great to see them, they had gone to Mt. Tam today, and we were all glad we were able to hook up. Elias is almost the same age as Isaac, and a real cutie. Pat
We went to Il Dolce Vita in Petaluma for taste of wine, each of ordered a flight, Dan, Italian and Pat , Sonoma. We then went home and watched a horrible video, Tropic Thunder. I thought it was horrible. I couldn't even fall asleep it was so bad, I haven't slept well in three nights, because the dog keeps getting me up every two to three hours. He is much better and we are looking forward to tapering him off of the steroids. Dan
Saturday we spent a nice sunny day in San Francisco, we took the ferry from Larkspur Landing to the Ferry building, where a Farmers Market is held on Tuesdays and Saturdays. It is filled with local farmers, and quite an active place. We then took a walk that was in Pat's book on Stairways. ( "Stairway Walks in San Francisco" by Adah Bakalinsky) Once again it was up and down, and we had a great hike. We walked around Nob Hill, near the Mark Hopkins and Huntington Park. One of the spots on the hike was the Grace Cathedral, where they have a labyrinth. There are rules to walking the Labyrith, you start on the outside and work your way in. As you walk in, you begin to shed and release tension, to quiet your mind and open your heart. In the center, you may stay to pray or meditate, or to receive guidance. As you leave the way you entered, you feel strength and clarity. Or so it is said. We actually made a mistake and didn't start at the right place, plus we kept walking into each other, so I can't say we felt any of that! But I enjoyed the center.
Our friends, the Kesler's came by our condo, with David and Elias, David's son for a short visit. It was so great to see them, they had gone to Mt. Tam today, and we were all glad we were able to hook up. Elias is almost the same age as Isaac, and a real cutie. Pat
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