After strapping the kids to our backs, we headed toward the Wolf House, Jack London's dream house that tragically burned down right before it's completion. The rock structure stands amongst the wildlife in an eerie state, its perfectly preserved fireplaces and chimneys the only reminder of "civilized" life.
We unpacked the lunches we picked up at the Glen Ellen Village Market and enjoyed a quick meal at a picnic table right next to the house before heading back up the trail.
Following an informative stroll through the museum, we headed over for a more strenuous hike, which started a few yards away. We were able to view many of the old buildings from Jack London's farm, before heading up a moderately strenuous(1) hike up to London Lake. While a beautiful setting, London Lake was little more than a dirty pond of silt and mud. We look forward to more extensive hiking in the future on the miles of trails that await beyond London Lake.
On our way home we picked up a couple of drinks(2) in order to replace any calories we had accidentally burned off during the hike.
Another successful day in our quest to enjoy all that Sonoma County has to offer.
(1) Moderately strenuous because I had to push Olivia up in the BOB stroller. Olivia is a bit under the weather.
(2) Coca Cola for Dad, some kind of fruit infused tea for Mom, and a chocolate milk for Olivia (to be enjoyed later).
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