| Point Reyes is an amazing preserved part of the | | | | A weekend away and a world apart might be a good |
| California coastline that is just like a little bit of the Irish | | | | way to summarize a getaway to the Pointe Reyes |
| Coast. | | | | Seashore, a startling contrast with the metropolitan |
| But this is not Ireland. This is the Point Reyes Seashore, | | | | area that is so close to the south. In fact, once you |
| a couple walking along the road an awe-inspiring | | | | cross the Golden Gate Bridge, or perhaps the |
| landscape that brings together the land and the sea in | | | | Richmond-San Rafael Bridge coming from the East |
| a concoction sure to stimulate the senses. Broad, | | | | Bay area, there is a definite line of demarcation |
| sweeping, rolling hills of green work their way to the | | | | between city and country. Oh, there are cities up here |
| craggy cliffs that signal the beginning of the Pacific | | | | all right � but it's obvious this part of the Bay |
| Ocean. Best of all, this area is relatively untouched by | | | | area was built up by people who wanted to leave the |
| man. Altogether there are 125 miles of trails and most | | | | bustle of the city behind them when they retreated |
| times you won't be bothered by droves of other | | | | from a demanding day at the office. |
| tourists. | | | | |