A Special Glow
I arrive at a trailhead on Mt. Tam, and my eyes are drawn to the outline of mountain ridges in one direction and the ocean horizon in the other. I walk in San Francisco and wonder at the blend of stunning nature with urban elements. I look out from any shoreline on San Pablo Bay, and am struck by the entrancing pastel glow of the sky. I’ve seen otherworldly lavender and coral-colored skies looking at San Pablo Bay from San Rafael. I recently visited Point Pinole—across San Pablo Bay from San Rafael—for the first time. Looking at the silhouette of the distant tree line, my heart was stirred by a creamy yellow light tinged with a hint of orange, radiating below blue-gray clouds. Photos don’t accurately capture that ethereal glow. This week I lost a beloved neighborhood friend. I don’t know all of what happens when a person transitions out of this life, but I like to imagine she experienced some sort of peaceful, comforting glimmer of light as she passed, and that her spirit could feel the squeeze of my hand and hear me say, “I love you.” May we all appreciate the magical glows that appear for us, in this world or the next. Keep putting one foot forward. This week’s Hike Notes, Point Pinole Pier Walk, introduces readers to an East Bay Regional Park that is popular for its bayside trails and fishing pier. Check the Home page for the broader background story. Click Insights/Hike Update News for inspiring reflections. Browse hikes on the main Hikes page or on the Hike Search by Area page, and scroll to the bottom of each hike page to see full photo galleries. If you’d like to support HikingAutism, check out the Support/Shop page! Check out selected articles and interviews under Media. Click World Walks to see or share favorite family-friendly walks! Stay in touch with Lisa Louis and HikingAutism via Contact. The Links page lists a loose collection of helpful information links. Feel free to share and follow on Facebook at HikingAutism, follow on Twitter at @HikingAutism and Instagram at lisalouis777 New this week: Hike Notes 215: Point Pinole Pier Walk
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