We were supposed to go kayaking in Tomales Bay today. However, the weather did not cooperate and provide cold and rain. Both, Mother and Chip, were greatly relieved. Both were dropping broad hints about not wanting to after they signed up. I felt the same way for my first time kayaking but then loved it.

Instead, we went to the Tilden Park Botanical Garden. We had a few wrong turns including having to find a detour around the road closed for the newts. I had been to the gardens once before in late August. At that time, everything was very brown and dried out. Now that I see the gardens while they are green, it is a very beautiful place. I will have to return.