Our New Campsite

 

We planned on leaving Sunday but moved here instead. Great little campsite with shade and a fireplace. Grilled some steaks for dinner last night and then sat by the fire until well after dark and then out to view the stars. We thought we were spoiled at home with our dark night sky but this is 3 times better. Very few lights as this tiny community has fully shielded what few lights they have and the mountains on three sides keep other light out. Also the lack of moisture makes the night sky very clear. This place has been listed as one of the top International Stargazing locations. Next morning a beautiful desert sunrise. In the 80's again today. We are in no hurry to leave.

Art in the Desert

These freestanding life size sculptures of prehistoric creatures are based on fossils found in the Anza Borrego Desert. They are created in great detail by Ricardo Breceda with wire and metal welded and fastened together. They are a gift from a local benefactor and he has installed them around the tonw on his private property that he has opened to the public. There are dozens of them over a several mile area. They have just recently added some field workers and this fantastic dragon that stretches across a road.

Hike to Palm Canyon Oasis-Anza Borrego

Anza Borrego Desert Park

Between San Diego and the Salton Sea this 600,000+ acre park is set in a bowl with 4-6000 ft peaks around it. Weather is nearly 80 during day and into high 40's at night. Perfect for shorts and sandals again.

LA Traffic and San Clemente

Elephant Seals North of San Francisco

Big Sur

Grizzly Redwoods

Oregon Coast

Send off at the Hoh with Larry & Gina