West Marin Weekend
When My Beloved and I tied the knot 10 years back, we received as a wedding gift a weekend at my friend Bonnie's vacation home on Tomales Bay, out in the western side of Marin county. The house is unique, set as it is on pilings at the far end of a very long dock, so the house is completely surrounded by water. Gulls, pelicans and twittering swallows fly by at eye level. Envious kayakers scull over to get a closer look. The sun rises in an amazing fireball across the water. Windy afternoons turn to tranquil nights and peaceful mornings. Moonrise is spectacular in this place.
We loved it.
Ten years later, Bonnie had the idea to reprise the gift as a celebration of our 10th anniversary and we settled on last weekend as The Date. She even stocked the fridge with champagne and cheeses. It's no wonder I've kept this friendship through 45 years and counting. One doesn't let friends like this ever get away!
This is half the view from our Honeymoon-Plus-Ten cottage, at sunset. Oh, yes.
We loved it.
Ten years later, Bonnie had the idea to reprise the gift as a celebration of our 10th anniversary and we settled on last weekend as The Date. She even stocked the fridge with champagne and cheeses. It's no wonder I've kept this friendship through 45 years and counting. One doesn't let friends like this ever get away!
This is half the view from our Honeymoon-Plus-Ten cottage, at sunset. Oh, yes.
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11 Comments:
Wow, beautiful in so many ways.
Oh. My. Goodness!
Wow! Very very Wow!
Wow and wow and wow again. A beautiful gift to a beautiful couple.
I'm thrilled that you enjoyed your honeymoon+10 weekend in my home so much. You and your beloved simply must make this an annual romantic event. The welcome mat is always open for you guys. Namaste!
Congratulations!
This view is BEAUTIFUL! I just love West Marin. Is this a place your friend rents to others or a private home?
Morgan, amen to that!
Cookiecrumb, I. Know!
Greg, you said it!
Nancy, couldn't have asked for nicer, that's for sure.
Bonnie, bless you - we will certainly take you up on that generous offer!
Denise, no, she doesn't rent it out - would you?? :-)
How absolutely lovely! I'm glad you had such a treat, and it sounds like more is coming!
Beathtakingly beautiful! To Denise - There is a similar (meaning, on the water) cabin for rent on the Marshall side of Tomales Bay. We've stayed here several times, and have always been pleased. http://www.seamistcottage.com/seamistmain.html
Anna, such a lovely spot and we lucked out with equally lovely weather.
Evil Empress, thanks for that info - I may use it in between gifts.
Evil Empress, Sea Mist looks fantastic! Thank you for the link!
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