Wasps and Witches in Marin County

Muir Woods
“It’s only two miles, we can walk fast.” – Eric upon reading Wasp Warning sign, Day 3
Day three of our Walking Holiday in Marin County began quite auspiciously. Our breakfast at the Pelican Inn was a traditional English breakfast, complete with a waitress who dressed like Professor Trelawney from Harry Potter. 
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Medieval Hospitality in Marin County

Pelican Inn muir beach
“They can kick us out, but I’m stealing the chocolate!” ~ Clare, Day 2
The first hiking day of our Marin Walking Holiday was a mere 7 mile walk from Marin Headlands Hostel to Muir Beach. We were prepared with maps in hand, plenty of water, and food…or so I thought. I didn’t spend enough time considering the elevation changes, and these sea level Louisianians found themselves huffing and puffing up and down coastal cliffs all day.  We arrived at our destination inn starving and broken.  Which is why, when faced with eviction, I stole the chocolate without hesitation…
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Hostel Coyotes in Marin County

“They have prison showers.  You’re lucky we’re only staying here one night, otherwise you’d be sleeping with a dirty smelly man.” ~ Eric, Day 1

For those intrepid travelers accustomed to staying in hostels, this may not come as a surprise.  For hostel neophytes like my husband and I, we were surprised to find that the men’s showers were indeed like a prison — one big open space with a bunch of shower heads.  Yeah, not happening with this private man of mine.  But let me backtrack a bit…
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