“We need the tonic of wildness.” — Henry David Thoreau

(at Tanbark Trail to The Tin House — Big Sur)

at Post Ranch, Big Sur

Backwoods camped with slofrew a little ways South of here this weekend; hiked ~15 miles to various natural and historical points of interest.

Inspiration for displaying my extensive feather collection, courtesy of Sally Loo’s. (at Sally Loo’s Wholesome Cafe)

“I’ve been sleeping far too long, hibernating from your love; I need some summer sun, to come & wake me up…” (at Margo Dodd Beach Park)

(I’ve kayaked through this and the other caves in the area…highly recommended!)

“Ideas are like children: your own are wonderful.” (at Nan’s Pre-owned Books)

at Santa Margarita Ranch

 A little relief from winter, a warm day in January. (at South Hills Open Space)

It’s been rather frigid for the Central Coast, with evenings dipping low into the 30s, inciting frost and shivers. So this is a welcome change, a gorgeous forecast of temperatures in the 70s in mid-January!

I’m going to miss this town/county/state. Just a little bit, maybe.

An algae and a fungus got to lichen each other. (at South Hills Open Space)

(Sometimes the things they teach you at 6th Grade Camp just stick!)

Taking heed. “Hard work is the yeast that raises the dough.” (at Nan’s Pre-owned Books)

Birds (from the last time it rained). (at Downtown San Luis Obispo)

Long overdue hike with @rfrew. (at Cuesta Ridge)

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Views all the way to Pismo Beach and Morro Bay. It was windy throughout the pass; I thought I was going to get blown off the ridge! The view into the canyon/valley, train tracks traveling through the green rolling hills, was the highlight. It looked like a miniature Ireland from up above.

Love to see raging surf & little hidden pockets of the Central Coast from the train. (at Vandenberg Air Force Base)

“All success is relative: more success, more relatives.” (at Nan’s Pre-owned Books)