CAPTURING MT. DIABLOGreat photo essay in the Contra Costa Times, a pictorial of Mt. Diablo in Danville. It's a hot spot for cyclists. In the times I've been there to ride, I never tire of the view from the top. It's a grueling, steady pace to the summit (some picnic-ers called me crazy and courageous) but the view of the emerald and caramel foothills and the sweeping valley below makes the effort easily forgotten. Breathtaking, a favorite spot for artists. On a clear day you can see the Golden Gate Bridge and the other mountain summits in Marin and the South Bay.
After I soak in the beautiful views and take a slow, deep breathe, I always love the next part, the fun part, my favorite part, what I always remember-the fast ride d-o-w-n.
(pic: 'Western Slope, Mt. Diablo', by O. Quigley, Oil on linen)
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