Sunday, September 14, 2008

Alamere Falls Hike

Yesterday we decided we were about due for another hike over in Marin. Previously, the Matt Davis hike was by far my favorite, but now I'm not sure...this one was pretty amazing.

The hike is about 7.5 miles round-trip, and in order to get to the falls (which are at the very end), we passed a few lakes and got to walk on a cliff above the ocean. The trail that goes off to the falls is very narrow and tight with some steep grades, but oh so worth it!



This is actually the top part of the first photo. It was quite peaceful, almost like a little private cove.

From the top of the falls, we had to climb down a steep cliff to get to the ocean and the base of the falls. It was a bit slippery, but once we wiggled on down, it was mesmerizing. Amazingly, the wind was almost non-existent and the weather was just right. One of Alex's patients recommended that we stop and eat at the Coast Cafe in Bolinas, which is right next to where the hike begins. Bolinas is definitely a one-of-a-kind town. A quaint and tiny main street with the Cafe, a little grocery store, a bar (pictured below), museum and little collectibles shop. The people here are free-spirited and proud of it. The old man at the restaurant who sat us had the coolest black Pooh bear overalls on.We started off eating some BBQ ribs outside, since the cafe is closed from 3-5pm and we got there at 4:30. They have outside tables open during that time for ribs & oysters. When 5pm came around, we wanted dessert so on into the cafe we went. Oh and was it so so so good!

The best blackberry pie I have ever tasted! So fresh with a buttery, but not overwhelming crust.


The best bread pudding I have ever tasted! Just the right amount of cinnamon and nutmeg with the freshest strawberries and whipped cream. Divine. We were in heaven.

3 comments:

Morgan said...

this looks so fun and pretty

Christine said...

Okay! We are totally going to Bolinas for the food!!

The Devers said...

pretty pictures and a fun hike!