Road Trip Day Seven: Anderson Valley.

Spent the day wondering the Anderson Valley and hiking on my friends ranch.

Twisted oaks, fields of ewes, dormant apple orchards, moss, lichen, mushrooms,

ferns, dogs to walk with, birds to watch burst from evergreens, collections of old

special things...all things to enjoy and ponder over. It's a good life.

The bash.

I just got back from the Bash...

What is the Bash you say?

It's the best camping this side of the Mississippi.

My families fantastic friends Steve and Janet

own the beautiful Yellow Dog Ranch

in Northern California,

where 75+ of their closest friends

come to camp every year,

and revel in good food,the gorgeous hills,

camp fires, jeep rides,

a big hill flying over swing,

and fantastic folks.

Biggest of thanks to Janet and Steve,

love you guys BIG.

This year the wild flowers were outrageous.

Here are some wild Iris.

Fuzzy Cat's Ear.

And the star of the show,

an organic origami wonder...

Diogenes Lantern!