March 1, 2021 Fonts Point

Palm Canyon RV Resort Borrego Springs, California Day 4

I took another early walk at the State Park this morning.  I followed the meandering paths across the desert all the way to the base of the San Ysidro Mountains.  I saw lots of hoof prints of bighorn sheep…but no sheep.  I saw lots of rabbits…so many rabbits.  The coyotes and the hawks must be very happy living here in this valley.  I did see a coyote.  We were both well aware of one another.  He scooted away before I could snag a picture.

I found this rock with etched petroglyphs. 

This loggerhead shrike was sitting in the thorny ocotillo eating flower buds and blossoms.

Later this morning, after chores were finished, we took a bike ride.  We rode about 10 miles.  Our first break was at this sculpture of a 1946 Willy’s Jeep.

Our second break was at this empty produce stand.  The oranges were hanging from the trees and the fragrance was heavenly.

We had our picnic lunch at Christmas Circle Community Park.

After lunch, we got a few groceries for a picnic dinner and filled our water jugs again.

At 3:30 we set out with our cooler packed to watch the sunset at Fonts Point.  From this vantage point, we had spectacular views of the Borrego Badlands.  These Badlands were carved by the Colorado River eons ago. 

We ate tarragon chicken salad with cranberries, jicama salad, and a feta salad with spicy flavorful olives. 

As the sun sank behind the mountains, the light crept into the folds and crevices in the sandstone.  

Too soon, it was time to go back.