717 January 29-30, 2022 Quiet Weekend

Saturday, another great walk in the state park. The time passed quickly as I chatted with Kyle and Allison and my mom.

Tim and I took our bikes into the circle and went for a great 8-mile ride.

We took a break at the Indian head sculpture.

The turtles are one of my favorites.

We also stopped at the Borrego Valley Hawkwatch. We walked the short distance to the benches and waited and watched. No hawks today…but gorgeous views of the mountains all around.

It was really cloudy today and it looked like the mountains were holding the weather back.

We actually had a few sprinkles for about a minute late in the afternoon.

I cooked salmon on the grill, watching the sky.

Sunday morning was a beautiful morning to be in Borrego Springs! I saw this tree filled with doves. I am not certain if they are mourning doves or white winged doves. They coo every morning here in the campground. It’s a lovely soothing song.

I saw a club of about 30 4WD pickup trucks all modified and with big, noisy engines…lots of testosterone right there!

I felt really good and walked 4.5 miles. I did take a break in this courtayrd by a fountain while I talked with my mom.

I also saw a cycling club biking through.

The rest of the day we spent quietly. Tim biked for awhile this afternoon and watched NFL playoff games. I cleaned and did laundry. We both packed suitcases. Tomorrow we are going on a field trip to the coast. We are leaving the RV in Borrego Springs and will spend a night in a hotel in Solana Beach and then a second night in Oceanside. We are excited to go. We have not seen this part of the California coast and we are looking forward to seeing something different!