There’s a lot to like about being back in the Bay Area.  I get to be with Marie and her dogs, catch up with friends, and wear shorts in February.  I also get to make occasional runs up to the Marin Headlands for sunrise photos of my favorite bridge.

 

 

 

In mid-January Marie and I made a quick weekend trip to Death Valley National Park.  We both love driving through the park’s desolate landscapes and hiking out on the sand dunes.  Clouds were putting a damper on the scene when we arrived, but we woke early the next morning to a perfectly clear sky.