San Diego Reflections

We love camping. We had planned on doing more camping in 2020, but COVID and all the uncertainty and restrictions limited us. Before COVID we visited one of our favorite campsites. Not far from the city, yet far enough away to give us the sense that we were "getting away" for a little while. This was Selah's first time on a camping trip. I wasn't sure how it was going to work out. She's wearing an electronic collar here to help us keep track of her. I can make it buzz or beep with a remote control. We ended up not really needing it. Selah did fine on our adventure.  We found a Geocache while out on a hike. There are many geocaches hidden around the lake just waiting to be found. We've camped here before and have found several the last time that we were here. Still, it's a pretty large place and there's still more to find! Many indicators that we need to careful about Rattlesnakes. First the sign, then the dead snake that someone had killed.  Found anot...

There have been countless times that I've come up behind pedestrians on a bike trail or path that, are casually taking up the entire width of the path. Absolutely understandable. Some are just oblivious to the bikes and skates and scooters and skateboards that share the same path. They're simply not paying attention. Those who lack this situational awareness can be gently coaxed out of their oblivion by a simple handlebar bell. A couple ting-tings as you approach from behind is usually all it takes to let them know that you're behind them and would like to pass. Sometimes a friendly "on your left" can help too. Most people acknowledge your "request", step to the right and let you on your way. I'll usually pass and say "thanks" in hopes that they'll be encouraged to move aside again the next time they hear a ting-ting. Rarely do I encounter someone who is uncooperative, but it does happen. From the front The Xootr scooter is fast. A comb...

The San Diego Zoo Safari Park is an 1,800 acre zoo in San Diego, California. It is one of the largest tourist attractions in San Diego County. The park houses a large array of wild and endangered animals including species from the continents of Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America, and Australia. The park is in a semi-arid environment, and one of its most notable features is the Africa Tram, which explores the expansive African exhibits. These free-range enclosures house such animals as antelopes, giraffes, buffalo, cranes, and rhinoceros. The park is also noted for its California condor breeding program, the most successful such program in the United States. [Click on any image for a larger view] We recently visited the Safari Park with our best friends and favorite family. Our annual pass allows us to bring in guests and our friends have a 3 year old who is the perfect age to enjoy the park. That and the expansive park allows for lots of exploration promised for a great day...

Over 11 miles. Another scoot from Carlsbad to Oceanside and back again. I was on the lookout for interesting photographic subjects.  My starting point The Pacific A short part of the trail that cuts through several blocks. No traffic. Local artwork Crossing the Oceanside border I may need to come back and check this place out Bike path keeps you safe from traffic Spotted this fairyhouse along the way The turnaround point of today's Scoot at Oceanside Pier. Now to head on back to Carlsbad.  Over 11 miles today