Famers Market Finds

 Dandelion greens

Peacock Plant

Flavor Grenade Pluot

Bike 13 miles from Hellyer County Park to Basking Ridge and back

 Our destination is Basking Ridge. Our starting point is Hellyer County Park. 

It was a nice bike ride, not too many people. Nice and shady, with a lake in the park.

We would do it again.

How to forest bath

 Shinrin-Yoku

is taking in a forest atmosphere during a leisure walk. 

It is a public health practice developed in Japan in the 1980s and now is proven to reduce stress hormone (cortisol), lower blood pressure, and increase immune system

Here is how to do it:

Take time to slow down and unwind in nature

1) Leave behind distractions (ie don't look at your phone during the walk, take pictures is allowed), be present

2) Just wander and feel the sensation below you 

3) Pause to look around you; look up and close up leaves (details)

4) Find a bench and notice your surroundings

5) If you're with a friend or family, resist talking until the end.

Stanford Dish Hike, Tacos, Banana bread

 Long social distance hike at Stanford Dish with Annette

Followed by tacos from Taqueria La Espuela

Made Banana bread since I have ripped bananas

Long chat with Brooke regarding forest bathing

A windy and slightly smoky day to rediscover Glen Canyon Park and Billy Goat Hill

Glen Canyon Park... A little hiking oasis in the middle of the city, combine with city view at Billy Goat Hill makes a perfect hike.

Being with nature

 Two days in the row, I see blackbirds... and California pepper tree everywhere.

Being next to the tree makes me feel sense of happiness

Adventures in the Presidio

 1) Find the Centennial tree

2) Have Picnic on the lawn under the tree

3) Feed the blackbirds

4) Sit on one of the many Cannons

5) Visit the National Cemetery

6) Hike the Storywalk

7) Walk to Battery East to view the iconic Golden Gate Bridge

8) Hike to Cemetery and Golden Gate Bridge Overlook

9) Inspiration Point

10) The Spire- still standing after it was burned down

11) Walk up and down Lyon Steps

12) Walk the Woodline

13) Walk lover's Lane

14) Finally, we stopped by Clement Street for boba drink as reward for hiked 7 miles