With the encouragement of family and friends and the inspiration from Mike's Hiking and Photo Blog, I've decided that today is as good day as any to resume blogging. In excited anticipation for an adventure to kick-start this new dedication to writing, I outfitted my iPod with my favorite music--Tom Petty, Jackson Browne, Rebelution, The Grateful Dead--gathered a few snacks, filled my CamelBak, and hit the road. Fingers drumming to the classics singing from my speakers, lost in thought and happiness, I sailed along the back country roads of Winters and Capay. 45 minutes later I parked at the trail head of the Canyon Creek-Blue Ridge Trail, inhaled the sweet, fresh, California air, and with a feeling of absolute freedom, set off down the 5 mile trail.
The top of the trail provides stunning views of the densely covered hills surrounding the Capay Valley and Lake Berryessa's calming green waters. The distant green hills fade to blue under the cover of December clouds. The sun's rays illuminate the gold and red leaves of the few brave trees trying to change color with the mild seasons. The occasional hiker passes me by up here with friendly Hellos!, as I continue to marvel at the beauty of my surroundings and how impossibly good my peanut butter and jelly tortilla sandwich tastes. With the occasional raindrop falling on my bare legs, its time to head down, lest get caught in an unexpected rainstorm.
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