Really nice photos. I especially like the crab shell and the tree with the water in the back ground. Beautiful. You were in our hood. We are from San Rafael, “over the the hill” as the West Marin people call it. I also did a bit of work with the Feds at the Seashore. There are some great hikes out there.
As for Occidental, in the 50s or early 60s, my mother and father would travel from San Francisco for day trips and dinner at either Negri’s or the Union Hotel. For some reason I think there was another Italian restaurant in town as well. There were always strong opinions from the San Francisco Italians who would make the long drive up on Sundays as to which restaurant was the best. I vaguely remember going with mom and dad, but I was just a little kid. I know I liked the food but at which restaurant, I have no idea.
Back to now. We have been on the road now for a couple of weeks in Arizona and Utah. As you do, I love the desert. It is stark contrast to the coast but both have their own special beauty. Your photos and trip reports from where ever you travel always give a wonderful sense of place. So thanks again for taking us along. Ron