So who isn’t a fan of a good tree tunnel? Well, it’s been on my mind for a while to go check this one out. So, the little guy and I headed out early in the morning and Point Reyes National Seashore did not disappoint. We travelled through the lovely and picturesque town of Inverness (aptly named because it certainly harkens back to the Scottish Loch Ness with a long thin waterway flanked by hills on either side) through some washed out roads and one lane drives to get to the North District Operations Center. The communications center, an Art Deco building lovely in its own right, is overshadowed by its gorgeous driveway. Kudos to whatever random person took the time to tree line this driveway so many years ago. It was clearly unnecessary but boy am I grateful. It took me back to Northern Ireland visiting Dark Hedges, only this was two hours from my house on my beloved and spectacular California coast.
We left the Cypress Tree tunnel and made for the lighthouse on an even worse road. But, we were delighted by a bunch of Tule Elk presumably in the mood for love because they were fighting and there wasn’t a lady Elk anywhere to be seen. I am told by a lovely and protective Ranger that Point Reyes Lighthouse was recently renovated. It had only reopened the week prior to my visit. Apparently locals were uptight over the cost of said renovation. I’ll bet that old lighthouse could tell some stories about some epic storms and some shipwrecks of which there have been many around this dangerous peninsula. She probably deserves a good tidy up from time to time if you were to ask me. So, my sweet little guy got to see his first real tree tunnel, his first lighthouse, his first Tule Elk, and got to see the beach/ocean again. Hurray for a wonderful day out!
Great picture of your little guy and the tree tunnel!
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Thanks. I love that one.
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I had no idea this existed at Point Reyes! Cool. I now can’t wait to go back!
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I didn’t know either for a long time and I kept seeing photos of it on social media assuming it was down in Monterey. Enjoy.
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Love that Cypress Tree tunnel and your little guy made the perfect model. Looks and sounds like a wonderful outing.
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It was really fun. Makes me want to go back and rent a house and check it out a little more in depth especially point Reyes and the few little seaside towns like Inverness.
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What a lovely day you had. Your sweet little guy looks so happy.
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Thank you. We both were. It’s so nice that he is old enough now to take some road trips.
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Oooh. Very cool tree tunnel.
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Lovely. I wonder why I seem to have missed that post? (You’re in my mail, not just the Reader) And yet, I’ve seen those pix? 😉
How did birthday #1 go?
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Hi there. How are you?. I don’t know you miss them before. So I’m not sure why it doesn’t show up in your reader. Or if you’re anything like me you have so many in your reader that it’s easy to miss them. Are the number one was great. The next one is tomorrow. And you saw the photos because I sent them to you direct. You are #Special 😉
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Honoured. And privileged… Happy birthday today… To both…
I barely use the reader. Too many. I need to check my mail carefully, my inbox is full. If I don’t see you there I will just have to follow you (again) Problem fixed.
Hugs to all.
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Good idea!
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Checked all my mail. You weren’t there… Another WP bug I guess. Re-followed you. 🙂
Be good Jenny
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What do you think of the tree tunnel? Cool huh?
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Very cool. I understand Game of thrones had a similar one? (Didn’t watch it. Too violent) Or was that a tree tunnel in Ireland?
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Yes that one was from norther Ireland. It’s called Dark Hedges. It’s the one mine had a link to. It’s equally beautiful for sure.
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I’d missed the link, but now that I’ve gone back I did remember your post from a while back.
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Now you are back in my radar. I mean my mail. 🙂 Yeah!
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What a relief !
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🙂
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Thanks for sharing Jenny. Your little guy is adorable and it is wonderful you are able to take him out exploring. So wonderful of whoever that person was to plant those trees along the driveway. The lighthouse is beautiful. Even though renovations would have been pricey for the locals, it is so wonderful to have these heritage buildings like this restored. Hope you are well. All the best in 2020! 🙂
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Thanks for the comment! Good to hear from you. Yes it was a lovely day out one he keeps talking about. Now he asks to go to the beach all the time so I have some new targets to drive to soon. I also hope you are well. Happy travels for 2020.
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You are very welcome. My pleasure. So wonderful for you to do all these wonderful things together. I am very well thank you! 😀
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