• I_Fart_Glitter@lemmy.worldOP
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      18 hours ago

      This is the view above the rock- that’s coastal fog, not smoke there. Some of the best air quality in the area I imagine.

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        18 hours ago

        Feels comfy, abouts how long did you end up sitting there? When I get views like these, I can’t seem to move for at least thirty minutes. But sometimes an hour or so. Before I start the trek back.

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          17 hours ago

          Not long, actually. Didn’t know how long the hike to the top was and realized the parking lot was going to get locked at sunset and I was cutting it close. Also it was extremely windy and cold with the fog coming in, and I was dressed for the hot weather 900 feet lower.

          If I’d been more prepared I would have stayed a lot longer.

          View of the ocean:

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            Looks beautiful! I understand, I was once talking with a guy who owned a sea-front store. He said he made a killing off of tourist coming for the ocean then getting smacked by the mist. I kid you not!

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        18 hours ago

        Lichens are sensitive to pollution, so cannot grow in places with bad air quality. As far as I know. Perhaps someone else can elaborate?