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| From Backpacking Pt Reyes With My Dad |
Hello All,
I just got back from a refreshing backpacking trip with my Dad through Point Reyes.
Damn, the forests up there just seem to put me in the best spirits.
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| From Backpacking Pt Reyes With My Dad |
We hiked from Bear Valley Ranger Station to Sky Camp on Tuesday.
It was a nice little three miles (mostly uphill) that got is in the mode for some solid chill time.
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We got to Sky Camp and were able to snag good ol’ site number 3 … The scene of last winter’s crazy leen-to extravaganza.
As we were in the thick of summer, the weather was about 20x nicer.
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The view 
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On Wednesday we hiked an even chiller hike, putting in about three and a half mellow miles downhill.
The sun even came out. (A rarity in this country!)
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And the flora was just off the charts.
Off-the-charts I say!
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Oh yah … And the mascot showed up.
I can’t help but love these damn little guys.
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So after a few hours trekking through that thick rain forest-like jungle, we pull out onto some of the coolest trails I have ever seen.
And to witness this view during a clear day is … Well … It’s glorious.
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We get down to the base of the hill and post up at Coast Camp …
Dude.
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… And then cruise down to the beach for an afternoon of silliness.
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Followed by an evening of reading …
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… And even more beach time.
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We chilled out in fine Stephenson form.
My Dad, telling me all about my great grandparents — And me, telling my Dad all about urban shenanigans.
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The sunset just got straight ridiculous.
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So, after a very, very dewy/drizzly night of sleep on the beach, we got up this morning for a real decent 7.5 mile trek over the coastal range and back into the valley.
It was a really, really refreshing trip … I haven’t had a chance to do this kind of travelling with my Dad lately … Like 3 times this decade … But we hit the groove and were able to adventure as if we were both little kids.
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