Pt Reyes, California
One hour north of San Francisco down winding, forested roads lies Pt Reyes, a beautiful gem of a coastal town.
A tiny outdoor coffee shop, eclectic bookstore, inviting creamery. Warming restaurants and the proclamation of 'organic' on signs and packages. Art standing free in open lots and hanging off the sides of buildings.
A drive down a long coastal road leads to wooden shacks hanging out over the water. A cool microbrew, garlic bread and barbequed mussels, thick chowder with herbs. Rain rising, making way to a lighthouse buffeted by wind and fog. Grass glows green in the rain, mud sticking to shoes.
Night descending and refuge in a small stand alone cottage. Vaulted ceilings, heated stone floors, a fireplace and sunken tub. Inviting white down, the sound of wind in the trees just outside. A breakfast of warm baked goods delivered to the door in the morning. A small sanctuary "the secret place" soon to be again visited.
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