The Pierces’ backpacking trip, planned for this week, was postponed due to too much snow in the Sierra.

Thus, we sailboat camped on the desolate shores of Tomales Bay . . .

After  leaving Inverness at about 4, due to some gusty winds we made a pitstop at Cypress Grove. Robert heated up some sweet beans and hot dogs for chow.  After a few nervous failed attempts, we shoved off at about 8:00, continued up the bay and  parked at Pelican North Beach where we fell right to sleep. Really, we washed ashore and woke up the next morning.

In the morning, we ate some oatmeal and took a walk up the hill to get a view of the bay and of Pierce Point Ranch. Then we jumped aboard trusty Sebake and sailed to Hog Island, where we walked on the beach for about 5 minutes. Mira would not let the family walk into the island proper because there was a sign saying that lots of birds nest there. Actually, as sign was not necessary as the birds are all in plain view, as was all their poop. Robert was happy to not venture too close.

We saw lots of pelicans, seals, and even a bald eagle we think.

We sailed down the bay and landed back at Inverness, where we ditched the boat and went home. Robert went back the next day and collected the boat.

Hope we can go back for some more camping some day.