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Here's the view over the Bay from the ridge off of San Bruno Mountain. The crow and I were entranced.
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This road runs up into the Gerbode Valley in the Marin headlands.
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Despite (or perhaps because of) the drought, there were lovely wild flowers in that area this spring.
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The drought brings terror of fires. This fire road is above Lake Chabot near Castro Valley.
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Below San Andreas Lake on the Peninsula, deer come out in the open to munch on the well-watered grass.
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I don't even have to leave the city to find trails. In Golden Gate Park, I get to share hidden ways with mounted patrol cops and their mounts who look to be enjoying the day.
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