I just got back from a small get away with my partner, Colin. We were celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary, and decided to do a theme of lighthouses.

It started with driving up to Point Reyes to tour the light station and just generally chill out up there. We had never actually gotten to see the lighthouse, so it was a nice “local” treat to do. While climbing down the 302 steps to get to the lighthouse, I was struck by the beautiful lichen growing on the wall. So fuzzy and bright it reminded me of woolly growths on the rocks.

Lichen Detail:


We were also surprised to witness what appeared to be a migration of lady bugs at the lighthouse. They were EVERYWHERE. There was no way to walk around without having a couple either land on you, or sadly, step on a few.

Our evening closed by staying at a cute cottage that overlooked a cow pasture, and were woke by the sound of mooing in the morning. How delightful! I wish I had taken a picture of their cute little muzzles looking in the window, but I was so busy squealing with joy that I forgot. I suppose that will have to wait until next year.