Thanks Eric! A lot of the California coast is dramatic and beautiful around here. Luckily this is only about 20 minutes from where I live. I'm always hiking in the local hills but this makes me want to visit the coastline more.
And if I'm correct you have the Alps nearby, no?
The Sierra is about 4 -5 hours away for me. So far this year I've only been up there twice and the Mt. Shasta area but expect to go a few more times before the snows commence which is usually in late October or November unless it's an early season.
Nevertheless the Bay Area is always a hikers paradise year round.
The grass is always greener Larry. I sure wish I had all those desert peaks and buttes nearby. Ahh! That crisp desert air... time for some Edward Abbey.-:)
"On the first part of the journey,
I was looking at all the life.
There were plants and birds and rocks and things;
There was sand and hills and rings..
The first thing I met was a fly with a buzz,
And the sky with no clouds ..."
We went hiking at Butano SP on Labor Day and finished up the day at the ocean. I agree with you - the CA coast is pretty dramatic! I am fortunate to live on the coast and your pictures serve as a reminder.
I have to laugh about your comment - picking a time when it is not too foggy; this has been the summer of fog, here on the Central Coast. I have some great videos of fog now . . .
EricChu - Sep 7, 2010 7:08 pm - Voted 10/10
This is gorgeous!I love this album of yours!
Noondueler - Sep 7, 2010 8:14 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: This is gorgeous!Thanks Eric! A lot of the California coast is dramatic and beautiful around here. Luckily this is only about 20 minutes from where I live. I'm always hiking in the local hills but this makes me want to visit the coastline more.
EricChu - Sep 7, 2010 8:16 pm - Voted 10/10
Re: This is gorgeous!Lucky you - to have such a coastline only 20 minutes away...! :-)
lcarreau - Sep 7, 2010 8:26 pm - Voted 10/10
Re: This is gorgeous!I have to travel a bit longer to reach the coastline, but until
California sinks into the sea, I have no choice !!!
Noondueler - Sep 7, 2010 8:28 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: This is gorgeous!And if I'm correct you have the Alps nearby, no?
The Sierra is about 4 -5 hours away for me. So far this year I've only been up there twice and the Mt. Shasta area but expect to go a few more times before the snows commence which is usually in late October or November unless it's an early season.
Nevertheless the Bay Area is always a hikers paradise year round.
Noondueler - Sep 7, 2010 8:34 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: This is gorgeous!The grass is always greener Larry. I sure wish I had all those desert peaks and buttes nearby. Ahh! That crisp desert air... time for some Edward Abbey.-:)
lcarreau - Sep 7, 2010 8:39 pm - Voted 10/10
Re: This is gorgeous!"On the first part of the journey,
I was looking at all the life.
There were plants and birds and rocks and things;
There was sand and hills and rings..
The first thing I met was a fly with a buzz,
And the sky with no clouds ..."
lisae - Sep 8, 2010 5:21 pm - Voted 10/10
Nice Photos!We went hiking at Butano SP on Labor Day and finished up the day at the ocean. I agree with you - the CA coast is pretty dramatic! I am fortunate to live on the coast and your pictures serve as a reminder.
Noondueler - Sep 8, 2010 9:29 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Nice Photos!Thanks Lisae. I got more response from this album than most of my Sierra albums! Just got to pick the right time and when it's not too foggy.
lisae - Sep 8, 2010 9:41 pm - Voted 10/10
Re: Nice Photos!I have to laugh about your comment - picking a time when it is not too foggy; this has been the summer of fog, here on the Central Coast. I have some great videos of fog now . . .