New Visions of Marin

One unexpected benefit of training for the Camino has been walking new trails and finding new perspectives on Mill Valley and Marin. For the first time, we summited Ring Mountain and looked down on the Tiburon peninsula.

We also learned why Turtle Rock is called Turtle Rock.

And saw wildflowers that turn your head and help you understand the significance of spring.

Of all the hikes we have done over the past six weeks, I think the 13 mile walk up (and down) the Railroad Grade to the East Peak of Mt. Tam was my favorite. The slow reveal of breathtaking views as we rounded the hairpins, and looked out to the south and to the west brought me back to a 1920s gravity car slipping down the grade with squealing brakes.

I expect the outlines of their views were similar to ours -- without today's built environment.

It's an amazing place to live. And you can get there from the Marlin fire road.

JRM