This picture says it all. Enjoy the view.
I am not sure I would have noticed this bench as part of the view if I hadn’t gotten into the habit of appreciating benches in my neighborhood.
A rush of affection for the person or more likely people who made that effort to provide a bench to the traveler came over me. Like the well laid trail I was walking on to get to this view – this bench felt like a kindness.
I’d like to share with you some other benches I noticed while visiting Northern California.

Tilden Park, CA

Tilden Park, CA

Tilden Park, CA

UC Berkeley Campus

UC Berkeley Campus

UC Berkeley Campus

Timber Cove Inn, Jenner CA

Sonoma, CA

Marin Headlands, CA

Marin Headlands, CA

Marin Headlands, CA
The benches were simple, roughly hewn and part of the beautiful view.