What you are about to read is the first in a series of posts recapping our trip to California in June of this year. It was a two week trip filled with all kinds of people, events and activities, much too long for one post. I am trying to divide it up into smaller sub-stories.
Enjoy!
Jim & PeggyTwo of the most beautiful people I will ever know.
Our first stop was in Big Bear Lake to visit with friends.
They hosted us for two nights, where we all slept under the stars on their enormous deck. A great visit that was just the bit of relaxation we needed before we were to descend into the LA area madness later in the week.
On an evening walk along the preserve at the north end of the lake, we came across this sign. (note the airplane in the background - it must be exempt)In California with it's millions of people and their thousands of cars, trucks, 4-wheelers, etc. I was pleasantly surprised to find this restriction.
Make them get out of their steal coffins and walk and get muddy!
Lovely pelicans
Jim & NeoDespite leaving his own kitty at home for the trip, Jim was not lacking in the feline love!
Trinity - she sure is pretty but not really a snuggler.
My favorite chicken.Check out those fluffy feet!
Jim & Peggy's yardThey have a gorgeous yard!
All the foliage is native to the mountains that they live in, thus requiring little water. They proudly display their creativity and plant savvy during local Xeriscape tours, inspiring others to switch over to the natural beauty that thrives in these mountains.
Deep Creek Hot SpringsJim (my Jim) had never been to the wonderful hot springs that bubble up into Deep Creek. So the four of us packed into the truck and drove off the mountain into the high desert for a dip. Jim & Peggy have been car-less since 1997, so a trip to the springs is always a treat.
Jim, Peggy, Jim
Late in the afternoon we parked the truck at the trail head. Backpacks loaded with towels, headlamps, snacks, tequila and wine, we started the nearly two mile hike into the canyon.
I am not a fan of writing on rocks, but this is acceptable!
A stunning Yucca in full bloom
?? Pretty wild flowers of the desert
?? More pretty flowers
The creek far below was our destination.
Jim, Peggy, JimLate in the afternoon we parked the truck at the trail head. Backpacks loaded with towels, headlamps, snacks, tequila and wine, we started the nearly two mile hike into the canyon.
I am not a fan of writing on rocks, but this is acceptable!
A stunning Yucca in full bloom
?? Pretty wild flowers of the desert
?? More pretty flowers
The creek far below was our destination.Cameras go away now......
San Gorgornio with snow
Part of our original plan was to climb San G on our way off the mountain. However, an amazingly heavy winter changed our minds for us.
Me
On our way off the mountain (Goodbye Jim & Peggy! Thanks for everything!), we stopped for one last venture into the lush green organics before landing square in the concrete jungle.
As we hiked in we caught a glimpse of what was awaiting us in the valley below.
A parting shot of the wildlife posing for us.
To Be Continued........
San Gorgornio with snowPart of our original plan was to climb San G on our way off the mountain. However, an amazingly heavy winter changed our minds for us.
MeOn our way off the mountain (Goodbye Jim & Peggy! Thanks for everything!), we stopped for one last venture into the lush green organics before landing square in the concrete jungle.
As we hiked in we caught a glimpse of what was awaiting us in the valley below.Yuck! Look at that air!
The fact that you can ACTUALLY see the air is disturbing.
A parting shot of the wildlife posing for us.To Be Continued........
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