staring at a tree
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santa ynez canyon
A cool shady canyon with a pretty waterfall at the end, in Topanga State Park. Right now the creeks are flowing and the poison oak is plentiful. Suitably attired, it’s a lovely place to hike on a warm day.
breakdown
I’ve been wanting to get rid of my 18 year old Saab for a while now, but car prices are so high I just keep limping from one expensive repair to another. This time it was the water pump and belt (and, while they were at it, the front brakes and an oil change).
“See you in another six months to give you another $1200,” I told the mechanic when I picked up the car the next day.
“Can’t wait!” he grinned.
dessicated
I found a desiccated bird in the bird’s nest fern—too far gone for easy identification.
graceful rock crab
Spent a lovely morning with V & S at Point Dume, picking up both trash and treasures, looking for whales (none seen) and enjoying the warm winter day.
flowers
vernal pond
Hiked with V & H to Triunfo Lookout. I was last there right after the Woolsey Fire and the landscape was bleak. Now we see blackened trunks among the green—and the vernal pond is full 🙂
I picked up a lot of litter around the trail head, including a new-ish pair of very muddy Nike Airs (unfortunately not my size). I guess someone didn’t want to get back in their car with muddy shoes so decided to just toss them in the bushes 🤷🏻♀️ I will wash and donate them.
serrano valley
Serrano Valley is located in Point Mugu State Park, at the westernmost end of the Santa Monica Mountains. While I’ve hiked nearby Sycamore Canyon many times, this was my first time venturing into the valley.
new year’s hike
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