Mount Tamalpais - January 2nd, 2012

Well...it has been a while since my last post. I'm not one to make resolutions, however, I am making a few exceptions this year. With many wonderful adventures on my horizon, that will prove to be full of love, and beauty...I am vowing to journal them as much as I can.

Today's adventure took me a little South, to Mount Tamalpais in Marin County. Those of you on the West Coast, and many others know, that the weather this year is proving to be rather different from what we experienced last year. In taking advantage of a beautiful day, I took myself, and my camera on a hike up and around Mount Tamalpais and its Eastern Peak.

Driving on the 101, coming closer to my destination...Mount Tam revealed to be shrouded in low clouds. Unable to see the top, my excitement grew. I LOVE taking pictures with cloudy overcast skies, makes for some beautiful dramatic images.

I took my turn, wound through the narrow roads of Mill Valley, reached the cloud line and I slowed WAY down. Visibility at some points near the top were maybe 10 feet at best. I kept on, beams of sunlight filtered in periodically until suddenly, I broke through the clouds. The sun was shining, the sky was blue, and I looked down on the clouds as if I was looking down on the sky itself.

The hike itself was great yet tiring. I haven't hiked for quite a while, and my legs aren't quite used to the terrain. The effort turned out to be well worth it.

Stay tuned for more tales of adventure. Lake Tahoe in two weeks will likely be the next post...though any snow on the ground is doubtful, the majesty of the lake I'm certain will never disappoint.