Randi and I have mulled over and over what we should do these last few days of the trip. Today, we decide, we should get up and go early and try to find a campground to use as a base. We’re worried that the holiday will have them all booked up. We pack up and leave and find a great little coffee shop in Bodega Bay. We hang out for a brief time in the small shop then get back on route 1 heading south. Again, it’s a pretty drive and soon enough we find ourselves in Pt. Reyes Station. It’s a great little town that boasts that all that it serves is organic and most of it comes from Marin County. We stop for some baked goods, some fruit, and a look around. Onward we catch a sign for Samuel Taylor State Park just a couple miles outside of town. We called this campground yesterday and they said they were booked, but we’re going to give it a shot. Its early in the day. When we arrive we’re told they have some space so pay the ranger and get a nice campsite next to a creek. The kids play in the water a bit and stretch their legs. Our plan, though, was to make sure we have a place to camp and then go see the sights.
Soon we’re back in the Westy and heading further south. First we want to check out Mt. Tamalpais and the site where Randi and I got engaged. The further south we go the more traffic and development we encounter. We manage to find the signs for Mt. Tamalpais and head up the twisty mountain road. Finally at the top Randi and I look around to try and find the spot. We took a picture of it over 15 years ago and have it hanging in our living room so we look at Mt. Tamalpais often. Anyway, we find the area pretty easily and hike out with the kids. It was exciting to be back and it quickly felt very familiar. We were the only ones up there today. After quite a few photos we were ready to head back. Zev, being active and silly, started jumping on the rocks. He (and we) heard something rattling. Zev looked over and saw a rattle snake and immediately became excited. Now a normal person would run in the opposite direction, but Zev loves snakes so he jumps down and tries to find the snake in the trees and rocks. Soon, though, we all leave and head back to the van and down off Mt. Tamalpais.
Following our adventure, we decide to check out nearby Stinson Beach. The kids could use a few hours of playing in the sand and surf. It’s a little cool but the sun is warm. There are lots of other families on this beach today. Our kids play in the water, throw a ball around, then fly the kite they bought earlier in the trip. Randi and I pretty much just lay on the beach. A few hours later and we head back to the campground. On the way we decide to have dinner out tonight so we stop again in Point Reyes Station. We have some great wood fired pizza then top it off with some ice cream. Full and satisfied, we head back to the campsite where the kids play by the creek and run around a bit before bed. We’ll play in San Francisco tomorrow and then its time to start heading for Flagstaff.
Soon we’re back in the Westy and heading further south. First we want to check out Mt. Tamalpais and the site where Randi and I got engaged. The further south we go the more traffic and development we encounter. We manage to find the signs for Mt. Tamalpais and head up the twisty mountain road. Finally at the top Randi and I look around to try and find the spot. We took a picture of it over 15 years ago and have it hanging in our living room so we look at Mt. Tamalpais often. Anyway, we find the area pretty easily and hike out with the kids. It was exciting to be back and it quickly felt very familiar. We were the only ones up there today. After quite a few photos we were ready to head back. Zev, being active and silly, started jumping on the rocks. He (and we) heard something rattling. Zev looked over and saw a rattle snake and immediately became excited. Now a normal person would run in the opposite direction, but Zev loves snakes so he jumps down and tries to find the snake in the trees and rocks. Soon, though, we all leave and head back to the van and down off Mt. Tamalpais.
Following our adventure, we decide to check out nearby Stinson Beach. The kids could use a few hours of playing in the sand and surf. It’s a little cool but the sun is warm. There are lots of other families on this beach today. Our kids play in the water, throw a ball around, then fly the kite they bought earlier in the trip. Randi and I pretty much just lay on the beach. A few hours later and we head back to the campground. On the way we decide to have dinner out tonight so we stop again in Point Reyes Station. We have some great wood fired pizza then top it off with some ice cream. Full and satisfied, we head back to the campsite where the kids play by the creek and run around a bit before bed. We’ll play in San Francisco tomorrow and then its time to start heading for Flagstaff.
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