How we recreate.

I had an enjoyable hike with friends last Sunday at the Cataract Trail in Marin County on the Mt. Tam Watershed. Pictured above is my new friend, Aminta, still smiling during the tortuously steep section near the beginning.

It’s surprising how remote this area felt being so close to San Francisco.

This trail is known for the waterfalls, which are abundant, although I wasn’t sure which one specifically was Cataract Falls. They were all gorgeous.

Paul tried but never did manage to get a WiFi connection.

We spotted some wild orchids on the trail.

Where the trail came out of the woods it offered the most stupendous view of San Francisco, the East Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Again, you can see Sutro Tower in the distance. As you might guess, I really enjoy spending time in this part of California.

Here are friends Caroline and Royal taking a break.

And here’s my friend Paul.

Hiker whose name escapes me looks out over Marin and the East Bay Hills.

On the return, I spotted the most amazingly knarled tree. I love it!

I’m glad I had the opportunity to hike as this week has been wet and rainy and more is on the way for tomorrow. You know what they say about April showers – it’s true!