Early Summer on the Chapel/Azelea Trail

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Bob was definitely outnumbered this week.  8 women + Bob.
I LOVED the dandelions that created the yellow trail through the meadow.  Heaven. 
Big thanks for the trail maintenance which added some wonderful stepping stumps for avoiding the muddiest part of the trail.

Magical Mendocino

It was a glorious sunny day just south of Mendocino on the bluffs.  The color and movement of the meadow in the winds and the blue ocean were a delight for the senses.  If you look closely in the middle picture you will see the heads of two harbor seals peaking out. 

To finish off a great day, we had a wonderful lunch at the Mendocino Cafe: http://www.mendocinocafe.com

Tin Barn Road

Ginger, Bob and I made the treacherous detour off the road to the look out to glimpse one of the temples at Odiyan.  Normally we hike this in the winter but since it was rained out last time we decide to try it in the spring.  The day was perfect and the flowers were an unexpected treat!  I'll let Mary Sue identify them for you....

Stump Beach to Salt Point Bluffs

No words necessary.
It has been requested that I add this image of the leader for the day (me).

Sea Ranch Stroll

Although it looked like it could rain when we started this hike the sun eventually broke through and there was no wind.  A lovely stroll with some nice spring flowers and some harbor seals.  We had a rather small group today... just 7.