Point Reyes

We went for a magnificent hike last Friday, down from the youth hostile, past a most magnificent, solitary  Eucalyptus tree and onto the far southern end of Limantour Beach.  Once on the beach, the rivulets coming out to the ocean were spectacular.  Deedee (My middle daughter) was intent on getting as far as "Sculpture Beach" so she kept far ahead of us urging us on.  Ken (my husband) found two complete crab shells with intensely purple insides.  Along with a rib from some sea creature (probably a seal) and various other bits of seaweed, he made a very funny face on a log.  Always more wondrous treasure to stick in the pockets.

We timed the waves right to scooch around from cove to cove where the rocks have eroded into keyholes and secret caves.  Quite amazing and we felt so alone in our secret spots.

The sun emerged for our hike home, where, exhausted, we set out our treasures--stones with stripes, gnarled driftwood and assorted other items--on the counter to see.  A fantastic exhibit of a magical day.

This bit of dried squiggly seaweed was found by Deedee...I thought it looked like an R. Crumb eyeball