Posts Tagged ‘Monte Bello Road’

Comin’ Down The Mountain!

April 30, 2010

(Cue Jane’s Addiction “Mountain Song”)

What do Ridge Vineyards and Jane’s Addiction have in common? Possibly nothing, other than the fact that, every time I head down the mountain from work at the end of the day, I hear Perry Farrell howling the immortal first line of “Mountain Song” …

Comin’ down the mountain!

And as I was hearing this song in my head while beginning the journey down Monte Bello road, I was pondering on what a striking road it is, and so I snapped a few shots to try and capture the moment. I know these snaps can’t really do justice to the wonder of this road in all its winding rustic glory, but hopefully this conveys a little of the majesty …

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Regarding Biking Up Monte Bello Road

August 4, 2009

No, I most certainly did not bike up Monte Bello Road myself, but I stumbled upon a blog posting from someone who very recently did, and I wanted to share the link, because there are two extraordinary photos from the summit that this hearty and hale individual took that I find to be very beautiful, and very worth seeing. You can peruse the images, and read the tale of the climb and descent, by clicking here.


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