First stop is Prairie Creek National Park to visit my grove and do some extensive hiking in the park. Many of you have experienced this magical place with me and know that I go there every year. This year, I went earlier in hopes to see rhododendrons blooming. Well, I guess they are late this year, so no luck on that point. Even on the Rhododendron Trail!
I spent the weekend there with my friends Denise and Mike Gregorini who came up from the Sacramento area to see this park for the first time. We all stayed at the Requa Inn and it was super nice as always. Denise and I planned this trip while we were in Palm Springs last winter and it was very enjoyable and inspiring for all of us.
They are both avid hikers and we were able to do over 8 miles each of the two days that we were there. Below are some shots from these hikes.
Hello my friend! The image of the spider web is remarkable. And did you see what I meant by the smile on your face at your grove? I just returned from 10 grueling days on the road from San Diego to LA and back, keeping the serenity and peace of the giant trees in the back of my mind and in my heart. The 37 redwood trees in my back yard pale in comparison but due to your inspiration, Mike and I will hike around the sequoias soon. Now on to your next blog…..