62.16 California: Fremont-Newark: Mission Peak, the high point of the surround, another fascinating day.
Sometimes when one sees such a beautiful scene with what looks like an impossibly steep climb such as this, one may have to pull out all stops and even 'wing it'. As mentioned, even if one has to 'wing it'. We have enjoyed the Bay area very much in the past and especially, recently. Of course, we are not talking of San Francisco but rather the rural areas and small towns. In fact, between San Ramon, Dublin, Fremont, Newark (not NJ), and a few others, the developments of the region have captured the beautiful surrounding mountains, the lakes and views by establishing many parks encompassing mountains. The sights of the bigger cities, from distance (always), are impressive. I do show my prejudice, but I do not have a desire to visit Central San Francisco. However, I easily concede that observing the bridges, buildings, and bay from distance, especially where open spaces and forests exist between our position and the City, are magnificent. What a wonderf...