We awoke around 6 AM PST after a night of fitful sleep. After becoming accustomed to a king-sized bed we found a queen bed to be tight quarters. The time change didn’t help, either, as our heads seemed to be stuck on East Coast time.
After a breakfast of eggs and bagels we prepared for our hike. The sun had crested the surrounding hills and was burning off the early chill. I went from wearing jeans and two shirts to a shirt and shorts by the time we were leaving.
Daybreak
I was transfixed by the amazing natural beauty surrounding our house. Huge cliffs rose around us into the deep blue sky. A rabbit sat warily at the end of the driveway. Birds darted under the eave of the house, searching for a spot to make a nest. Neighbors strolled with their dogs along the road near our house.
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