Astral Nomads

One man, one woman, one rabbit......traveling with the stars.

Monday, April 4, 2011

The Joy of Torrey Pines

Previous to yesterday I was most familiar with the name Torrey Pines because of the famous golf course that's one of the venues on the PGA tour. What I did not know is that there is a California State Preserve of the same name that offers hiking with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean. The Astrals headed out with Colin and Jenn on another perfect California day: sunny and about 70F. We hiked uphill from the parking lot through some of the most beautiful terrain I've ever seen and then down through the gorges to the beach. For our return trip, we wisely chose to walk back along the beach. Astral Wendy shot almost 300 photographs and it was a real challenge deciding which ones to use. I'll keep the blather to a minimum because the photos mostly speak for themselves.



No real surprise. Pines.

The view from up top.







This is way better than the desert.






Not to touch the earth
Not to see the sun
Nothing left to do, but
Run, run, run
Let's run
lets run*






It almost got ruined by my old nemesis. Then I remembered that I don't
have a house to be eaten any more.

Not something I have any interest in trying. I want to live, dammit.

Colin, Jenn, and me hiking on ahead.





I have found my cave. Check back in twenty years. 








I found a black stone with an orange stripe. I call it
"Eye of the Tiger Rock'


Hubba Hubba.




*Celebration of the Lizard, The Doors

6 comments:

  1. such a great day!! i went out this morning to buy sunblock! no more backwards shirts for me

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  2. Love the shots of the surf . . . I can almost hear it now.

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  3. You look gorgeous Jenn! Love the peace sign! Thanks to you and Colin for taking us to this most beautiful place!

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  4. Thanks Debra! The Astrals feel their healthy best when near the ocean!

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  5. Bellisimo. Adelante en su viaje... Donde esta Otis? mgonz

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  6. @mgonz: Muchas Gracias. Otis has a private room at the pet-friendly beach-front hotel. He's living large: blueberries for breakfast, mixed greens for lunch, carrots for dinner, kibble for bedtime snack.

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