A nice view of the Golden Gate Bridge on this afternoon's hike
By The Horse
@TheHorse (238388)
Walnut Creek, California
November 3, 2015 11:48pm CST
My 14-year-old kid client and I took a nice hike this afternoon/evening on the Inspiration Point trail in Tilden Park between Berkeley and Orinda CA. Given the recent rains, we knew it would be nice and clear, so I brought my camera. We timed it so we'd catch the sunset on the way back. These days, the sun is setting (at about 5:30 PM) just North of the famous Golden Gate Bridge. We talked about a lot of things, including school, art, and even science. We saw lots of birds, one bunny, and one coyote, who was only about 30 yards from us. Do you think hiking and talking is a good form of therapy for struggling kids? Are there "nature opportunities" where you live?
Note: You really have to click on the picture if you want to see the bridge clearly.
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@sallypup (69252)
• Centralia, Washington
4 Nov 15
Neon Rider- old Canadian TV show. I wish I could get episodes of that. It was a ranch for troubled youth. Super show. The premise: group therapy and horses that needed taking care of and barns that had to be cleaned. I also wish I could go for a hike with you. Like I've said before, I think you might have been a good mentor for me when I was a goofed up kid. Or maybe I just need to be a loner, whatever age I happen to be.
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@TheHorse (238388)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Nov 15
@LadyDuck I wish I could remember where in Switzerland I lived for a few weeks when I was four. We lived in Italy for a year, and spent some time in Switzerland. My parents are gone, so I can't ask them about the specifics. I remember that a preschool teacher got cross with me because I heard the word "cottage" in a story (during story time) and blurted out "like cottage cheese?" I felt sad for a few minutes. I honestly can't remember if the interaction was in Italian or English. I'd guess English, as the Italian word for cottage cheese probably doesn't overlap with the word for "small cabin in the woods."
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
4 Nov 15
Beautiful view. The even colour is not a common sight.
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@Tampa_girl7 (54741)
• United States
6 Nov 15
I think that it would be very effective. I have wonderful conversations with my son and husband when we walk or hike.
@TheHorse (238388)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 Nov 15
@Tampa_girl7 Oh, thanks. I love taking pictures of the Golden Gate at sunset.
@ElizabethWallace (12069)
• United States
4 Nov 15
Yes, but your areas are prettier, since you have more rain (usually) up north. Our wild areas are full of scrub plants. Although some people think they are lovely, I do not. I like super green forests with flowing streams. But I cannot handle the weather, so I live where it is dry and mild.
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@ElizabethWallace (12069)
• United States
4 Nov 15
@TheHorse In this case, the grass really is greener... 
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@JudyEv (382658)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Nov 15
I'm sure hiking and talking is good therapy. I knew a guy once who would go riding with his kids. He said they would talk about all sorts of things. 'Talking' in that sense didn't happen so much elsewhere.
@epiffanie (11336)
• Australia
4 Nov 15
I remember how my father described how it felt to actually drive on that famous bridge.. Lovely photo! ..
