By Nicole
After a few boisterous, noisy nights at Pier 39 (a combination of 20+ knots of wind, crazy current and those cantankerous sea lions), we were looking forward to spending a little quiet time on Angel Island in San Francisco Bay.
We had a lovely sail over to Ayala Cove and picked up two mooring buoys, as is the custom here (one off the bow and the other off the stern – this allows more boats to pack in and keeps boats under control in the swift current). All the practice we got stern tying in Canada really came in handy!
After getting situated, we laced up our hiking boots for the first time since British Columbia and hit the trails, intent on seeing the panoramic views from the top of Mount Livermore. Along the way, I noticed how the woods smell different here – an unknown combination that smelled to me like eucalyptus, oregano, spice and sunshine. I loved it.
Hiking the trails on Angel Island – in the sun!
Ayala Cove mooring field and marina (Bella Star is on the back right).
Amazing views of the Golden Gate Bridge and a sailboat race from the top of Mount Livermore.
Looking out toward Alcatraz and San Francisco
We finished up the day by lounging on the foredeck in the evening sun, enjoying a couple cold beers and just taking it all in… it’s a good life.
Sun!! It is a good life. What incredible views and an excellently-named island.
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