Marin County Meanderings

          Laura, ready for one of our whirlwinds

            tours of someplace near home.

Muir Woods, we always start out here when

 we go to Marin County. 

A Peaceful Beginning to any wonderful day. 

 You can feel the reverence here for our Creator.

Laura and her Daddy!

Muir Woods is always so special early in the

 morning before the tour buses arrive.

 

These plum berries were everywhere 

in this one part of the valley. 

The next stop was Muir Beach Overlook where you can 

see up and down the coast forever on a clear day.  

We brought our new camera along and just played 

with various shots all day long.  

The camera has an amazing telephoto lens.

Laura took this of her Dad throwing his jacket over

 his head and the camera to try to get the glare of the screen.

He was having a ball with it.  

We haven't had this tripod out in years.

The water color kept changing every time the sun

 changed slightly.  It was magnificent!

There was this little valley before the approach 

to the Point Reyes Light House where we were headed.

We could hardly see these deer~amazing lens.

I think this shot is amazing. 

 I love the water and the cobalt blue

 near the first rock on the left and then the vibrant aqua 

as your eye moves to the right.

We can just never move from here.  

We live in such a beautiful place.

The water was shimmering like diamonds here. 

 We were looking pretty much into the sun.  

We are still learning about our camera and are not

 sure why this looks like sunset.

The Light House was so quaint and amazing.  Jim and Laura hiked the three hundred and three steps down and then back up.  I passed on that due to my knees.  But they brought back the most amazing photos as you can see.  I didn't feel I missed a thing.  Jim parked so I could just gaze upon this for about 45 minutes.  It was incredible.  Absolutely incredible.

Whenever you think of Marin, Sonoma or Napa counties, you may think of the vineyards and the world famous wines they produce.  But I bet you didn't know there are 29 cheese makers and factories in this beautiful area.  We stopped at the Cowgirl Creamery in Point Reyes Station.  We got to see them making their cheese and we got to sample it.  It was delicious.  We bought some to bring home.

The orange cheese was gorgeous!

They also sold other gourmet foods and I am
 always intrigued by these flavored sugars.

They had some little shops in the building and 

we never got past the first one.  

They had some stunning scarves made by a local

 designer and artist.  

They also had jewelry that was to die for.
A little pricey but fun to look! 
Susan Hayes Handwoven 
80 Fourth Street
Point Reyes Station
415-663-8057

This Seawater restaurant was recommended to us by

 a nice lady in the Cowgirl Cheese Shop.  

That was absolutely amazing.  The building had 

nautical charms not unlike New England and everything

 was fresh and clean and the ambiance perfect.  

It is located in Inverness, CA.

Salami Mushroom Artichoke Pizza ~Laura

Porcini Dusted Sturgeon, Brussel Leaves-Fingerings-Grapefruit Gastrique~Me

Braised Lamb Shank, Polenta-Roasted Roots-Germoulata~James

Warm Chocolate Cake,  

caramel cream fraiche, candied almonds

Happy Birthday, Laura Lou!

Found this sign in a shop,  not a
 Sunday but a Wednesday this year. 
Always a good day for us no matter the day of the week!
Happy Birthday indeed, Baby!

We got home 13 hours after we left in the morning, tired but so enriched by the experience and time with Laura.  Life is beautiful.  We are so blessed.  I hope you all take the time to explore your little corner of the world.  Every place has something of great value to discover.