Today was a take it easy day. Karen had to work, so Bob and I had the day to ourselves. We found a regional park to go for a walk in. Zoey needed some good exercise, and Bob, who is recovering from heart surgery, is supposed to walk also. Briones Regional Park is located to the east of Oakland and is comprised of old ranch land. There are horse trails and hiking trails. The weather was sunny and warm, and the sky was really blue. The landscape is comprised of oak trees and rolling hills of now brown grass.
Later we toured the John Muir National Historic Site in nearby Martinez. For all his love of solitude and wilderness hiking, Muir chose to live and write in a more urban environment where his wife was from. The ornate house was built by his wealthy in-laws. Muir and his wife and two daughters moved in upon the death of his in-laws. John Muir spent the last 24 years of his life there writing and advocating for the environment.
The irony is that the home, which used to be overlooking a pastoral setting of farmland and orchards one hundred years ago, is now surrounded by freeways, gas stations, and stores.
Muir planted a tiny sequoia seedling when he lived on the property. At least the tree is still there and is prospering.
Tuesday we are going to the The Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park.
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