Life has its twists and turns, one day you are OK, and another, NOT. However, this is not a deterrent of my quest to be at the Sandstone Peak. There are also my limitations. Therefore, after hiking only for up to 3 quarters of a mile, I know I have to make a u-turn.
Sandstone Peak
Santa Monica Mountains
3111 feet elevation
December 4, 2011.
Sandstone Peak is the highpoint in the Santa Monica Mountains of Southern California. It is also known as Mount Allen, a name that was given and used mainly by the Boy Scouts. During the 1960s, in an attempt to honor Circle X benefactor Herbert Allen, the Scouts petitioned the United States Department of the Interior to rename Sandstone Peak.
Photo of Mt. Allen by Irina
On the way back, I amused myself with whatever I see.
While waiting for the rest of the group, I was busy birding
The remnants of summer’s wildflowers
The San Gabriel Mountains in the background
I say to myself, be well and enjoy life!
This post is linked to:
Outdoor Wednesday
Hosted by Susan @ A Southern Daydreamer
and
Our World Tuesday
Hosted by these wonderful ladies:
Sandy, Sylvia, Lady Fi, Gatina and Arija
Mama Zen
December 5th, 2011
Beautiful shots!
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Sylvia Kirkwood
December 5th, 2011
And you do have a beautiful world, Ebie! Thanks for sharing it though your photos — and they are terrific! I love the flowers and the “up close and personal” shot of the little bird! The last shot is awesome and breathtaking! Have a great week!
Sylvia
Sylvia Kirkwood´s last [type] ..Our World Tuesday!!
aka Penelope
December 5th, 2011
Sorry about your sore leg, Ebie. I see we are both using the term “twist and turns” this time around but in your case it is very literal looking at that mountain. Sometimes being still is fun, too. Those are very nice captures of the peaceful environment where you rested.
FotoAnna
December 5th, 2011
Thank you for take use on your walk in your world!
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I loved it Ebie.
Greetings from Holland,
Anna
Eileen
December 5th, 2011
Hi Ebie, I hope you have recovered from your sore leg. Birding while you were waiting for the group to return looks like a good thing. What a pretty bird. Is it a Yellow rump. I am not familiar with all the western birds. Your photos are beautiful.
LifeRamblings
December 5th, 2011
a wonderful look at your world. hope your leg is showing some signs of recovery.
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Indrani
December 5th, 2011
That is a long and adventurous hike, you got great pics too.
Hazel
December 5th, 2011
Pretty birdie and beautiful captures of landscapes like always. I didn’t know My World Tuesday has been continued as Our World Tuesday. That’s nice.
P.S. Nibalhin ko Ate Ebie ug site. Try ko mayna lang mabuhinan ang kaignoy aning own domain-domain thingy… heheh….
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Arija
December 6th, 2011
Thanks for taking me along. Since I cannot go over 2,000′, I would never have been able to go there myself, at least not without an oxygen bottle.
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Francoise
December 6th, 2011
This are amazingly beautiful photos! Who will thought that you actually went hiking with a sore leg? Anyway, looking with this truly wonderful sites, i’m sure you will feel better. Thanks for sharing this photos!
dyosa
December 6th, 2011
Wonderful shot of the landscape! The world is indeed beautiful.
Linda Makiej Photography
December 6th, 2011
Wonderful!!
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Black Eye Susans Kitchen
December 6th, 2011
You got some beautiful shots…I hope your leg is better soon…you really are a trooper!
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Lady Fi
December 6th, 2011
What glorious views! Lovely shots.
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Sallie (FullTime-Life)
December 7th, 2011
Sorry ’bout your leg and having to turn around, but you are right to listen to your body! And you got some great pictures as you waited. When I hiked with my daughter-in-law in Colorado, I did the same thing (because I got out-of-breath in that altitude) and I got some good pictures while I waited for her.
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Jessica
December 7th, 2011
Hurray for hiking blogs! Looks like a beautiful place to trek for a few miles. I am your latest follower.
I’d love it if you have the time to stop by my site and follow along. Come visit at http://www.forgottencompass.com
Thanks for posting!
Joyce M
December 7th, 2011
Beautiful….photos.
Joyce M
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