When you spend some time in sunny southern California its easy to understand why so many have chosen to live here. Within a radius of one hundred miles are the desert, snow capped mountains, picturesque rolling hills covered with oak and rocky outcroppings, the endless beaches, etc. Its too much to describe.
California also offers some of the best State Park camping we have enjoyed thus far. Two of our campsites sat on overlooks above the Pacific and at night the rhythm of the wave sets provided the original white noise. We even braved the water, wet-suits, ice cream headaches, to do a little body surfing one day.
Again it seems that no matter where we go we are fortunate to have friends and sometimes family to visit. Jacqueline and Dennis, wow, great times, great rides along U. S. 101. Thanks for showing us your home grounds via road bikes and for guiding us safely through, frequently, heavy traffic without a hitch. Another notable attraction in San Diego is the zoo which is very much worth the time. Their effort to protect all endangered species world wide is a pretty amazing story.
We also caught up with Dominic and Michael, two of Toni's nephews one evening. Dominic has made San Diego home for now and he, girl friend Ally and Michael all joined us for a bite to eat in ritzy La Jolla. We fed'em burgers and micro-brew but hey, it was still La Jolla.
For the last week we have been exploring Joshua Tree National Park, a climber's mecca of renown with its wild rock formations. To the desert wanderers like us who are in great appreciation of Mother Nature the sights are endless. The bike riding among the alien looking, Dr. Suess like landscape is spectacular with great highway miles to be had.
Next week we will make our way to Parker, Az and the Colorado River where the kayaks will finally see some water time. More then. Happy trails to all.
3 comments:
Wow! Gorgeous photos,
but enough already about your great adventures-when are you coming to Spokane????? We are lonely and bored and need a Reno fix! Please, please, please add us to your list. WE NEED YOU! We had record setting snow and feel we are just now climbing out from beneath a big rock. Show some compassion, will ya?
Love and kisses,
Linda
Dear Toni & BK, Don visited this beautiful zoo way back in 1967 and raved about it then...obviously it must be pretty awesome now and they are hard at work keeping it that way. The rocks look as though an artist placed them all there just for the tourists - but I guess Mother Nature would be that artist, right? And, nobody can out do her!
I think you two have enlarged your brains to the point of bursting with all of the wonderful images you have enjoyed. Nice problem!
Enjoy the rest of your journey back to reality, but take your time because Spring is having a hard time breaking through. Our power has been out since 5:00am and our generator is the best investment we've ever made.
Love, Barbara & Don
I do so appreciate following the two of you on yur great journey!
Spring has kind of come to our mountain cabin near Kalispell. Kathy and I are ready for the snow to go away.
ciao for now.. Jerry Bechtle
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