On Sunday, we went on a short seven mile hike in Monte Bello Open Preserve. My legs ached a little from the previous day, but walking relieved the soreness. We were spared from the possible rain and only had to contend with the mud and wind.

We made it to the peak of Black Mountain around one o'clock and stopped for lunch. From our vantage point, we could see San Francisco, San Jose and the billowing black smoke of the devastating Buchser Middle School fire in Santa Clara.

The next morning, there was a news report about two rescued hikers in local Alum Rock Park. Let's just say they aren't the sharpest tools in the shed.