My Point Richmond Bay Trail trek began with a walk through a time warp. It wasn’t a time warp in the traditional sense but more of a Sam Beckett, Qauntum Leap, time warp. Bruce Beyaert was my Admiral Al Calavicci, however he was much more accurate than Al in predicting where I would end up … Continue reading Day 11: Quantum Leaps
Day 10: It Takes a Village
Bruce Beyaert does not take “no” for an answer. Bruce Beyaert is persistent. Bruce Beyaert is Mr. Bay Trail in Richmond. Bruce founded TRAC, Trails for Richmond Action Committee, in 1999 when only twelve miles of Bay Trail existed in Richmond. Today, as a result of Bruce and his organization's efforts, Richmond boasts thirty-one miles … Continue reading Day 10: It Takes a Village
Day 9: Stand By Me
How long does it take a speeding train to come to a complete stop? I pondered this question throughout my hike this morning after crossing train tracks half a dozen times during the first few hours of my trek from Rodeo to Point Pinole. Truthfully, the question first rose to the top of my consciousness … Continue reading Day 9: Stand By Me
Day 8: An Offer I Couldn’t Refuse
As I write this, Morgan Nilsen and Justin Ancheta are just settling in for the night after a ride to Davis. They will finish in Justin’s hometown of Auburn tomorrow afternoon. Who are Morgan and Justin and what do they have to do with the Bay Trail, you ask? They are musicians and environmentalists and, … Continue reading Day 8: An Offer I Couldn’t Refuse
Day 7: Alone In The Wilderness
Today was the one day where I had to drive to my destinations. This was due mainly to the fact that Highway 37 is not accessible to pedestrians and walking on a highway is like summiting Everest without oxygen during peak climbing season – it can be done, some people do it and some even … Continue reading Day 7: Alone In The Wilderness
The San Francisco Bay Trail: It's Closer Than You Think! 