05 Mar Point Reyes National Seashore and The Farmers Market. The Oregon/California Coastal Adventure continues
While most of the territory that Carissa and I have covered on our July 2012 Oregon/California Coastal Adventure has been new to us, this leg of our adventure was like coming home. Our visits to Point Reyes started in 2008 when Carissa and I ventured here on a side trip from San Francisco. So before I launch into the current trips photo’s allow me to wax nostalgic with a few photo’s from our prior trips.
2008, surrounded by chickens at Olema Cottages
2008, Carissa her her favorite chicken, Pumpkin
Turns out Pumpkin likes to have her picture taken
2010, Carissa and I revisit the chickens at Olema Cottages
2010
One of our favorite things at Olema cottages is getting fresh eggs and jams in the morning
2008 – drive out to Point Reyes National Seashore to see the lighthouse.
2010 – drive out to Point Reyes National Seashore to see the lighthouse.
Point Reyes National Seashore, always windy here!
2011 – 308 steps down to the lighthouse! Tough part is the 308 back up :-/
2010 – Carissa taking a shot of the Point Reyes Lighthouse
2010 – Carissa at the Point Reyes National Seashore
2011 – Carol and I, Point Reyes National Seashore
Summer of 08′ family trip to Point Reyes (Carol taking picture)
2011 – Christina and I at Point Reyes lighthouse
Carissa, Carol and Christina make the 308 step descent to the lighthouse
Back to our current trip, Carissa and I chose to stay at the Point Reyes National Seashore Hostel. Nestled in a secluded valley of the National Park, it is surrounded by the stunning coastal wilderness and only a few miles from the town of Point Reyes, allowing for a much anticipated early morning arrival to the farmers market.
Point Reyes National Seashore Hostel
Morning cup of coffee on the front porch of the Point Reyes National Seashore Hostel.
Views from the front porch
Our breakfast of local goodies
Lovely pastoral views from the bridge going into town of Point Reyes
Point Reyes farmers market
Point Reyes farmers market…. more than just veggies!
Point Reyes farmers market
Point Reyes farmers market
Point Reyes farmers market
The most incredible grill cheese’s ever at the farmers market, made by Stellina’s from across the street
Carissa and I enjoying the Point Reyes farmers market
Always good people watching in these parts
Did I mention the people watching here?
You gotta love a town where the UPS man plays the trumpet 
More than a farmers market.. it’s more like a celebration of incredible food!
Cabilenes… Purveyors of Fine Wool Products
After a stop at Cabilene’s, Carissa and I were thoroughly enchanted by our new wool products. A Filson vest for me and a Pendleton wool blanket for Carissa… both of which were inseparable from there owners for the duration of the trip 
Sporting my newly acquired wool vest from Cabilene’s
Carissa and her newly acquired wool blanket from Cabilene’s in Point Reyes
A very “dramatic” Carissa and her new wool blanket…
Getting a little silly as we approach San Francisco and the end of our Oregon/California Coastal Adventure, but then again, that’s what a good trip is all about.
My next and last post for this trip will cover the Mission district of San Francisco… stay tuned.
For more photo’s of our Oregon/California Coastal Adventure click here.
ledrakenoir
Posted at 06:54h, 05 MarchWonderful photos, excellent captured…
wineandhistory
Posted at 09:12h, 05 MarchBeautiful! We are making a trip down there soon – I’m getting so excited seeing your photos!
Billy Caldwell
Posted at 10:07h, 05 MarchENJOYED ALL THE PHOTOS…THE FOOD PHOTOS LOOK SO REAL AND MAKE YOU HUNGRY. Billy Caldwell
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cravesadventure
Posted at 10:52h, 05 MarchGreat Post – loving your captures – thanks for sharing! Happy Tuesday:)
David Hain
Posted at 11:50h, 05 MarchGreat post. Nice to relive some of these.
David