John and I went on our first trip in the bay area. We visited the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve in Half Moon Bay to see the tide pools and the seals.

The tide pools actually weren’t very impressive, without a lot to see, but there were some awesome tree-lined walking paths that were great for photographing.

There were definitely some amazing colors in the trees, though it was freezing cold. I didn’t dress warmly enough.

After we walked around here for a couple of hours we had lunch, then visited a farm, where they sold roses, vegetables, carnivorous plants, and orchids. I got a couple orchids, one yellow and one white which have survived so far.

It was a fun trip. I think we’ll visit Santa Cruz next, or maybe some other hiking trails.

Here’s the entire photo gallery: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelcat/sets/72157630850313526/