My trip to the grand canyon is getting closer. Seventy-nine days, or 11 weeks, close to be exact. Thus far, my body is cooperating nicely with me -- allowing for some hilly but rather scenic hikes in the nearby hills. Of course my preparation … [Continue reading]
The plants in my front yard are growing in a new way these days. I’ve never seen them do this before so I’m not sure if it’s normal or not. It sure looks cool though. A closer look at the tip of this new growth makes me wonder if it will … [Continue reading]
It's supposed to be winter. And in winter, even in California, it is supposed to rain...sometimes. But not this winter. At least not so far anyway.On this morning, I notice the sun lighting up the water in this water fountain. A bird lands on the top … [Continue reading]
Some people stop to smell the roses? I stop to photograph the mazanita. … [Continue reading]
I had suspected that YaYa was more than apprehensive about joining me on the Grand Canyon trip. Yet, even when I showed him the pictures that were sent to me from the REI adventure specialist, showing the cliff and drop off like terrain we were going … [Continue reading]