San Francisco was just waking when we said goodbye to Marin County.
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| San Francisco Skyline at Dawn Taken from Sausalito |
The wind was whipping by the time we got to the National Seashore at Point Reyes.
The wildflowers wouldn't hold still. They rocked and rolled in time with the wind.
The surf's music was wild and loud. The gusts caused sensory overload.
We stopped for the night in Bodega Bay. Gusts whistled and groaned outside our door.
In the morning, thinking we had lost the wind, we climbed the trail at Bodega Head.
In the morning, thinking we had lost the wind, we climbed the trail at Bodega Head.
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| Bracing against the Wind. |
Unfortunately, it found us!
The trail rose to ever-expanding views of the cliffs and the Pacific.
We searched the ocean for migrating Gray Whales, but the choppy water made spotting difficult.
Wildflowers waved frantically beside the path.
Some spilled over the cliffs to the sea.
Tomorrow, we'll run this trail again before leaving to drive north on Route 1 toward Mendocino.
Tomorrow, we'll run this trail again before leaving to drive north on Route 1 toward Mendocino.
Perhaps the wind will keep us company.
Splendid pictures Barb, - the sea is so beautiful as the wind whips it into froth and whitecaps. Your words describe it so economically and elegantly. Hope you are having a wonderful holiday and perhaps the wind will have worn itself out tomorrow and stay at home and sleep...
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ReplyDeleteyou sure can tell it's windy when you see those white caps waaaaay out there! glad you didn't get blown off that ledge! I know about getting beat up by the wind- it sure does blow in the spring in Santa Fe! (though today was quite lovely- 75, sunny, light breeze & the day off!)
What an insanely gorgeous coastline, though! I sure do need to get there one day!
Barb ...Oh wow. I love the sea images. You captured such magic here and I too love the ocean and to see its beauty in every season.
ReplyDeleteI think I might have . The West coast of Canada and to think I didnt take photos then. I just sat for hours and enjoyed. Someday I will do it again. I loved the
The surf's music.
You've captured well this dramatic area of CA coastline. Haven't been there in years.
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ReplyDeleteWow…！！！How splendid images you captured!! I am so glad to see your miracle photos. I love all of them and enlarged them. San Francisco Skyline is so beautiful. The sea images made me very touched! Barb.
Tomoko.
Love all your descriptions of the wind!
ReplyDeleteAnd these shots are stunning - just breath-taking.
Hi, Barb, how is the wind today? While reading, I felt strong wind whipping my face and roaring in my ears.
ReplyDeleteThe first photo is awesome! I love the city skyline and indigo clouds running on the sky. The fifth one is terrific: the tug of war between the indigo sea with white foamy wave crests and the land.
Take care and continue a wonderful trip!
Wow! Its worth the early hours to catch the transformation of the skies. The SFO skyline looks like a my blue top washed in bleach!
ReplyDeleteI still have to catch up with you on the trails, I walk, and can't run yet!
Oh Barb, I'm lifted up to the skies by your photos. They are all tremendous, you are so good. The one of San Francisco in its monochromatic glory just knocks me out. The ones of the trail, the wildflowers, the person walking, I love them. The one of the surf pounding in! I can feel the wind, and I'm in heaven.
ReplyDeleteThe long shot of the coast line, with the waves rushing in, was breath takingly beautiful, Barb. From your wonderful description I could imagine the sound of the surf and the feel of the wind, loved the photo of you bracing against it!
ReplyDeleteSome blogs I get impatient when the pictures take a while to load but not yours. I know the wait will be worth it.
ReplyDeleteThose cliffs are just beautiful and I love an angry sea.
I love all of your photos. In the first photo, the sky, sea and buildings, everything, they are bathed in purple haze. The city looks like a purple mirage. Beautiful!! I love the paths through wild flowers. Refreshment of mind and body!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day!
...Makes me want to call in sick today and take off for the beach! You have followed my favorite road trip up the coast - beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat can I say but WOW!
ReplyDeleteWow, I can just feel the wind and hear the wind and the waves crashing. Great pics. Thanks for taking me along on your run. Glad I could keep up.
ReplyDeleteI almost took exactly the same picture as your 3rd one. I am surprised you haven't published one of the lighthouse.
ReplyDeleteGreetings,
Filip
Beautiful photos of the coast line, Barb. Hope the wind and rough water lets up some so you can see the whales.
ReplyDeleteWow, speak of sensory overload! Your photographs are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a lot of action! I was going to say I love the first one best, then I saw them all. This was one lively post, Barb!
ReplyDeleteThose are splendid photos! I think that the wind might have kept the fog at bay. It looks like the seashore is in full bloom. What a special combo - the ocean and wildflowers!
ReplyDeleteYou're missing out on some wonderful weather here in CO :) It has snowed or rained almost every day for the past couple of weeks, at least in the front range. We need the water but I'm dying for some sunshine!
So beautiful Barb. Sounds like aside from some weather you're having a great time. Carol
ReplyDeleteBarb, my heart was stopping when I looked over the cliff! AHHHH it is so beautiful and amazing, but just looking at the pictures almost sent me into a panic lol, Bob would be on the edge looking over and I would be 100 yards in...shouting at him to get away from the edge! But I would do it! I would conquer my fear because it is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour pictures leave me so breathless. My uncle lives in Pebble Beach, so I've been near to where your taking these pictures. So spectacular and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYour picture of San Francisco, too, has something mystical about it ... magical.
Thank you!
wow, Barb, you do get around. I can't believe how many places you've been and seen...well done!
ReplyDeleteyes, I don't know why I always get the cough here, but I ma slowly getting better, praise God. The little grandson has had it in varying degrees for over six months poor kid. Various tests etc are underway. I think they cycle it around at the daycare!
Sounds like you are having a great time!
The pictures are so beautiful! I could almost feel the coastal wind -- and then when I saw that one of you bracing against it, my legs ached ;>)!
ReplyDeleteWonderful post.
Hi Barb!
ReplyDeleteYour photos are still clear as ever, despite the whipping winds! What a wonderful trip though... Some day we'll get back to the west coast. The shoreline is spectacular isn't it?!
Wishing you and Bob a magnificent time and safe travels. Blessings always, Maria
ps. I love your jacket! So cute!
What a splendid set of photos. I love the dramatic skies over San Francisco. Thanks for taking me along on such a beautiful hike.
ReplyDeleteGlorious view in each and every photo! I love the infinite look of the third photo.
ReplyDeleteI really, REALLY like the photo of the waves in the third photo. It's the perspective that's wonderful to my eyes. Funny how I never think of anyone having to wear a hood against the wind in California this time of year. Shows how much I don't know. :)
ReplyDeleteI could feel the raw and wild energy in these pictures. What a glorious place.
ReplyDeleteThe colors in that first shot are just amazing!
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