Thursday, January 13, 2011

Scenes from the Golden State

Bouncing to and fro across the biomes and weather patterns of this great nation gives a diversity to our most recent photo posts. Consider this tree from the courtyard of the hotel I recently stayed at in contrast to the feet of accumulated snow we recently encountered.


Although my time and energy (and spending cash) were dominated by work or its related endeavors, I was able to carve out some time for myself around dawn to run and walk. I was particularly struck by the view from under a pier.



I also saw something interesting that seemed to fit well with J's mycological preoccupation, documented it dutifully, and present it here.


I realize belatedly that there is nothing obvious in this photo to give a sense of scale. Opening it in another tab or window, however, will allow you to see a larger version wherein human footprints are discernible. Suffice it to say that the sucker was big!

We're both home safe and sound now. Who knows where we'll go next?