We’re on a weekend trip to the San Francisco Bay Area. Taking care of some business in Santa Rosa this morning, getting a second key made for the VW Eurovan (long story) and then it’s fun time.

The next stop will be Point Reyes National Seashore, which is on the north side of the Golden Gate in Marin County. At the northern end is a tule elk reserve, which is the main reason we’re going to the park. With luck I’ll be able to post photos late this afternoon or tomorrow morning, along with information on this species of elk that is smaller than the better-known Roosevelt elk.

I’m also hoping to get good reference for small paintings that I’m going to do for the Marin Art Festival in June. Perfect work/play day.

The weather is spectacular. It was 72F in Santa Rosa at 8pm last night. Crazy for March, but very pleasant. Clear as a bell and sunny this morning, so it should be beautiful over on the coast and even warm.