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Hiking on a Sore Leg

Dec 5th, 11 / 17 Comments

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!

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Sandy, Sylvia, Lady Fi, Gatina and Arija

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Autumn Colors and Reflection: Rocky Oaks Pond

Nov 29th, 11 / 25 Comments

In the middle of Autumn, in the middle of the day, I have never seen so much gold colors. A small pond at the Rocky Oaks Park tucked in the middle of the Santa Monica Mountains in the city of Malibu.

Plants that the wildlife feeds on have given a nice shape and colors

Ripples of water at the shallow end

Water fowls like to show off their trails too!

The blue water provides a great contrast to the dry leaves.

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Nov. 29, 2011. Note: My internet connection is very slow or even NIL, I am patient with my internet provider since last night, hardly can open any window. Thank you.

Update: 11/30 = internet problem resolved.

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Flight of the Egret

Nov 1st, 11 / 15 Comments

Ballona Creek Wetlands
Marina del Rey
10-29-11

It was almost a touchdown!

We arrived late for our morning hike, and by the time we started at 9:30 a.m., the birds had their morning “breakfast” and they were no where to be found. I could hear them “singing” and “chirping”. I saw a few ducks, but they were to far.

The trails were not rough and it was an easy hike.

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Sand and Sea

Sep 27th, 11 / 20 Comments

Summer is gone and I am one month late in posting these photos taken at the Belmont Shores (Long Beach area) on the occasion of the Sand Sculpture Festival.