Fog and Beauty

We stayed in a very new small trailer in a timeshare which used to be an RV park but is now a timeshare in Point Arena, California. We were right at the ocean. On Saturday and Sunday we did our morning walks in the fog down the road that went to the lighthouse. We noticed a minty smell in the first part of the walk on the first day. It was the eucalyptus trees and the smell was very strong. It was foggy all day and night. Now we know what it means for the fog to roll in. It was very misty, damp and wet. We did see two deer the first morning. They were silhouetted in the fog on a hill. This tree attracted us every day we walked by it. What looks like birds is part of the tree.I think one of the most interesting things was the large spider webs that were covered in dew. Now I am not a lover of spiders but the webs were beautiful.

On Monday the fog lifted and we went sightseeing. First we drove the 2 miles down our walking road to the Point Arena Lighthouse. It was quite interesting because it was covered in plastic and being renovated.

These stylish trees made great pictures.

Then we drove north along the coastal highway CA1. Again it was curvy and close to the cliff edge but not as bad as Mountain View Road from last week. It was a beautiful drive and we went to Mendocino and spent some time in the shops. We drove a little further north to see the Point Cabrillo Lighthouse. Now the drive wasn’t bad but then we had to walk ½ mile out to the lighthouse and ½ mile back. I did quite well though but my ankle got quite tired. We are having fun trying to identify the animals, flowers and trees that we are seeing. We decided that this squirrel is a California Ground Squirrel.

It was cool part of the time and we enjoyed using the fireplace. We went to the town pier in Point Arena and watched some surfers. Friday we left Point Arena and drove on south down the coast, again on a curvy road. I have determined that there are no straight roads in California. But we saw some awesome cliffs and an unusual rocky coastline.

We drove about 15 miles out westward on a road that kept getting narrower and narrower to the lighthouse at Point Reyes. It was about 15 miles out and after about 10 miles the fog really did roll in across the land point. We saw many deer as well as the lighthouse which again was another ½ mile walk to and from.

I did draw the line at walking down the stairs to it. The steps were equal to a 30 story building. We were able to see it and take some good pictures. The tree shapes are interesting and we assume they grow that way because of the breeze (or wind) from the ocean. We stopped at the visitor center to get our Passport book stamped and then drove on to our hotel in Larkspur. It was a good week. I have felt good all week and also did some more sewing. We also finished some more bookmarks to send to Sri Lanka. We have been traveling since the end of March and time is sure going quickly. We are so thankful for safety and God's mercy as we travel. Till the next time. God bless.