Point Reyes National Seashore
Last weekend Troy suggested we head up to Point Reyes National Seashore, a park area north of the Bay Area near Stinson Beach. Though our group’s numbers started to fall precipitously the days leading up to it, I wanted to go no matter what — I was feeling a strong urge to take a mental break. So Sunday morning Troy, Karla, and I headed up in the morning to Point Reyes, taking a leisurely drive that got us to the small town of Point Reyes Station by lunch. Just a few blocks is all, but with some undeniable charm. And a tricked out US Post Office.
I don’t really remember what we talked about on the drive up, but it was nice.
For lunch we sat outside in the patio area of a cafe, enjoying the warm sunlight and treating ourselves to some local brews.
Of course, as many of my friends know one can never really truly get away from one’s research, leading to amusing moments like this:
But this is why I love my friends. :) We enjoyed an impeccably fresh butternut squash ginger soup, followed by pizzas with just-picked mushrooms in a real wood fired oven (like the one Mary’s family has!). The menu even called out the exact kind of flour they were using.
After our immensely enjoyable lunch, we headed towards the seashore. The creeping of gray clouds did not deter us from taking a hike to the beach.
The fog drifting in softened the horizon and the corners of the cliff faces, giving my photos the feel of landscape art. At least to me, anyway.
A nice day all in all. Looking forward to going back later in the spring. There is just so much the Bay Area has to offer like this…must stay vigilant to enjoy it all!
mary Said,
February 9, 2010 @ 8:44 am
If you ever want to stay the night up there, there is a decent (and cheap) hostel. Not as great as the European hostels, but not bad.
Do you remember what kind of flour it was?