With my circumnavigation of the San Francisco Bay 99% complete, I have completed my gallery of photos (minus any I come up with during tomorrow's three mile finale!)  The images in the gallery do not show in any particular order. This was by design.  Each section of the trail brought with it surprises and hidden … Continue reading The Photo Gallery is Complete!

It pained me to have the still under construction Niners' stadium pointed out to me in the distance in Santa Clara a few days ago as I made the turn around the horn from Alviso up to the peninsula.  The scab from their pending departure from San Francisco still has not healed and having it … Continue reading Day 28: Ode to The Stick

Today's hike through Oyster Point in South San Francisco and Sierra Point in Brisbane was a return to one of my favorite "secret" spots along our shoreline.  Yet the ingredient that made it to that short list was mist, rain and fog.  The main image on my blog of a long wooden pier was taken … Continue reading Day 27: So Close

I saw my first coyote today.  He saw me first and stood motionless while eyeballing me for a bit before wandering a few feet away to hide behind a rock.  I put the camera away and boldly walked closer before giving my best “Hey little buddy.  How are you?”  He responded to this attention as … Continue reading Day 26: CuriOdyssey Killed the Streak

A few weeks ago I saw a cat by the Bay Trail just beyond a backyard fence in Alameda. It was obviously from a good home; fat, lazy eyed with a striking red collar with tags. I thought it might be funny to capture the image and post it as “Alameda” wildlife. If you’re following … Continue reading Day 25: Soft Kitty, Warm Kitty, Little Ball of Fur…