Today was one of those gorgeous October days that we get here in
the Bay Area with clear weather, temperature about 70 and a nice
gentle breeze blowing. Just before I got to the trail junction I
passed by Arastradero Lake and there I saw lots of birds flitting
about. I also heard many different bird songs. Unbidden, the words
to the first stanza of one of Supertramp's songs popped into my
head to stay awhile. Have you ever had that happen to you, you just
can't the words to a song out of your head?
When I was young, it seemed that life was so wonderful,
A miracle, oh it was beautiful, magical.
And all the birds in the trees,
Well they'd be singing so happily,
Joyfully, playfully watching me.
-The Logical Song, by Supertramp
Cache is located at the junction of the Meadowlark Trail and the
Acorn Trail in Arastradero Preserve. Most of the trails (including
the one that this cache is on) are open year-round. However a few
trails are designated as "seasonal" and are closed at the trailhead
after heavy rain (see park information link below for more
information). When the ground is firm enough to ride and hike on
without causing erosion damage, the trails are re-opened by
preserve rangers. This park is open 8 a.m. to sunset and does allow
(leashed) dogs. Please only cache during park hours. Preserve
information (including a trail map) can be found at:
Park information, trail maps,
directions
11/1/08: Congratulations to Passport11 on FTF!!