Some November mornings along the coast in Northern California are crystal clear; this one, not so much. It had been a long week, and I would have probably preferred to stay in bed. But, the hike was on the calendar, and cancelling a hike last minute was not really an option. Some days you just … Continue reading Montana Mountain – November 2024
Tag: outdoors
Hiking the Bavarian Alps
Day one: Oberstdorf, Germany [900 meters] to Rappensee Hutte [2,100 meters] Day two: Rappensee Hutte down to 1,500 meters and back up to 2,100 meters (Mindelheimer Hutte) Day three: summit climb (2,370 meters), then down to Mittelberg, Austria (1,200 meters). Epic 3 days in late September. Challenging, but in the words of our hiking leader, … Continue reading Hiking the Bavarian Alps
Artichoke Dreams
Wilder State Ranch Park, just north of Santa Cruz, California. 12-mile coastal/ridge Pacific to Redwoods Loop hike, surf & turf, enjoy.
Bandon, Oregon
Fish sculpture This fish, comprised of ocean trash, caught my eye in downtown Bandon. I have always been sensitive to the health of the ocean, but this sculpture brought the reality home. An important message can be lost without the right presentation. Comments welcomed.
Spanish Steps
It is a tough time to be a travel writer. As a baker needs flour, so does a travel writer need fresh sights, smells, sounds, experiences, inspiration. Of course, writing about past adventures is an option. For example, I could tell you about a brilliant day last autumn, cool morning, warm afternoon, mild evening, starting … Continue reading Spanish Steps
New topics
Friends, I am considering a number of topics for new posts, including Indian Summer (in Northern California) and reflections on trips to Switzerland. What is your vote? Thank you.




