i'm not a car guy by any stretch of the imagination but i've always loved driving. it wasn't until today that i really had a grasp of why that was.
it's the freedom. not the kind that america fights for, that appears in such lovely truncated proverbs on bumper stickers. i refer to the kind of individualism that exists in every choice we make. i guess driving is such a tangible representation of the power each of us possess. power that is manifested in every choice we make.
in this case driving gives me the power to go wherever i want, within reason of course. normally if i'm driving anywhere of length it's to toronto or up north; both of which i enjoy.
i've spent the last few days driving around the bay area in california and let's just say that the drives here are a little more scenic. within an hour or two drive from where i am right now you can find canyons, redwood forests, beautiful coastline, a ton of beaches and a couple big cities. i'm happy to say that i've run the gamut.
one day i drove up north of san francisco to marin county. i stopped at stinson beach, drove through muir woods and scaled mount tamalpais. it was absolutely incredible. mount tam had amazing views of the bay area, muir woods was a luscious forest with massive redwoods and stinson beach was placid and offered serenity while i read. to top it off i drove back over the golden gate bridge and right through the heart of san francisco.
yesterday i drove out to san gregorio state beach and went for a mini jog (the sand proved to be too much of an obstacle for me) and read. the drive was stunning. highway 1 has to be the most spectacular highway i've ever driven. with rugged coastline, waves crashing and sandy beaches on your right and rising hills, mountains and canyons on your left. a winding, meandering road that is pure driving pleasure.
i could not enjoy this kind of joy without the freedom that driving provides. to top it off i had third eye blind blaring. the perfect addition.
summertime and the wind is blowing outside.
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