Pacific Grove Respite

November 9, 2020November 10, 2020 ~ Evelyn Mitsunaga ~ 5 Comments

We've had the good fortune to spend some time in Pacific Grove this fall. Way back on Labor Day 2020, when most of the San Francisco Bay area was smothered in an orange haze, we had a late lunch and walked along Asilomar Beach. It was lovely with clear skies and a slight ocean breeze. … Continue reading Pacific Grove Respite

Stanford Sculpture Gardens

August 31, 2020August 31, 2020 ~ Evelyn Mitsunaga ~ 4 Comments

Oh, what to see, where to go in the days of Covid? Stay out-of-doors, but fires block favorite hiking areas in the mountains and along the coast. With family visiting, and wildfires raging, we chose Stanford's two sculpture gardens for a recent weekday afternoon outing. Four-hour paid parking is available adjacent to the Rodin … Continue reading Stanford Sculpture Gardens

Hiking and Biking in 2018

December 31, 2018December 31, 2018 ~ Evelyn Mitsunaga ~ 5 Comments

I'm happy to see 2018 end. Too much drama and disaster. Still, I cherish good memories of our many bike rides, hikes, and walks in the past year. Being outside always improves my spirits. In January and February, we stuck close to home. March was exciting, with wonderful hikes and activities too numerous to mention, … Continue reading Hiking and Biking in 2018