Another day trip to Anza Borrego Desert Park

Today I was able to go back to Anza Borrego Desert Park. Further investigation was necessary of the native campsite that I had mentioned in a previous post. A fire cleared the thick brush in the area to expose more artifacts. We found some artifacts; a shard of bone that had been tooled, chips of pottery, materos, however no pestals. Of course the area has been picked over for many years. On the way home we saw a herd of Borrego mountain sheep. Like the Bighorn, a little smaller.

Day Trip to Anza Borrego Desert Park

Today I went with family to Anza Borrego Desert Park. My dad has property on the boundary to the park. We were able to enjoy the quite of the desert and all its beauty. On the way home we took a detour up Grapevine Canyon. There were a few spots that we may have had to use four wheel drive if it was wet and muddy. We passed without using the four wheel drive. While going up the canyon that had been burned in the last year, we found these rock formations, indicating previous native habitation. I'm looking forward to going back and investigating the area.

The Ride

Well I took a ride on the motor bike. I had the option to take the big ford pickup, it was cold and over cast. About forty-five minutes to the doc. office. I've rode when I was younger and have spent some time on back roads. However, going with the flow of traffic watching out for those who don't see you on a motorcycle can take a lot out of you. I'm glad my sis suggested I take a slicker otherwise I would have been very cold. There were a couple of other motorbikes that got in right beside me without me seeing them in the mirrors. That was a wake up call as to what I need to work on in the practice toward getting my license. Definite, I need more practice before I go on any long rides.

Hiking the "Slot". Anza Borrego Desert Park

After T-day we took a hike. A narrow wash that I've heard family talk about for a few years. This time I was able to go with.

Solar array is doing what it should!

When I came back to Costa Rica I was all gung-ho about the solar I had installed for electricity for my cabin. However, the panels did not get as much sun as I thought they would. They were in shade a good part of the day. So we moved the panels into a more sunny location. It's amazing what a little sun can do.

A baby Boa

Just a quick post of a baby Boa Constrictor. I saw this on the way back from shopping. Just on the side of the road, we watched him for about a minute, then decided to get out the camera. Just as I was starting to take the shot he or she decided enough is enough I'm out of here, feel blessed to get the shot. Also, a random shot of the flower that is blooming which I watch the humming birds come to on a regular basis, just right there when I look up from my chair while reading. And a pic of my place in the jungle. fincabellavista.net

Gringo Domingo! (American Sunday)

I was able to go down to the river on the north side of the property fincabellavista.com for a swim.The first time I'd been down to Rio Piedras Blancas. It's a much bigger river than on the south side of the property, Rio Bellavista. The last part of the decent to the river was almost straight down. It paid off with a great access to the river, small pools and such to explore. The sun was right on the river for a short period, nice start to the day.