Last night Tyler and I discussed going to the beach today . However, it was chilly here this morning, so we figured the beach would be even more so. We decided to go inland instead. I suggested Lake Del Valle, outside of Livermore. I had not been there in several years. If we had checked the internet, we might have deduced that the lake area is closed, but I am glad we were not so methodical. The trail we were able to walk was beautiful. It was a quintessential Northern California afternoon with an extra bonus of a cool wind. Not a breeze, but a wind. There is a difference. Winds give you a sense that they have travelled many miles and have many more to go. I would say they are more determined than a gentle breeze. I paused several times just to savor it. Our aging dog does not see well now, but he is still happier on a trail trotting next to Tyler than anywhere else. They both make me smile. Yes, they often have to stop and wait for me. Between a knee that does not work perfectly and frequent stops to take in the vistas and the prevailing winds, I am a leisurely sojourner.
Tyler packed us some sandwiches, but there really was no place to have a picnic, and the days of being able to stop and have a bite to eat at a pub or restaurant have not yet returned, especially when you have a dog with you. So, we came home and ate at our table in the backyard. A very nice day. A nap, a shower, and a cup of tea are bringing the afternoon to a close. Such an adventurer...
I really am not a landscape photographer, but it was lovely out there today. I know many of us are spending a lot of time on Zoom calls and webinars. Let us remember to go outside when we can. We need the reminder that horizons beckon, and a wind just might carry us there.
Love,
Sue Ann
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