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Hike-About 11.0: South Africa, the preparation at Double Peak Mountain

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Batiquitos Lagoon entering the Pacific Ocean Click on photo to enlarge, leave as is for text and captions We discovered the concept of solar energy. Just join those cables to the sun. Simple. They don't call us 'bright sparks' for nothing. Dawn breaks, reflects off Discovery Lake “Have you hidden our socks?” We asked our editor as life’s steady pace began to pick up quite smartly while preparing for a long distance trip to the wilds of Africa du Sud. The French name tickles us, so we took the opportunity to use it. Who doesn’t like a good laugh? Back to the socks. Seems like a silly question to have asked our editor particularly because when we look in her closet, there never seems to be a shortage of clothing. Knowing she has a full wardrobe provides us with comfort—we know the family money (limited) is well spent. At this rate, she may even need another backpack to accommodate the overflow. Why would she need our socks? A good question, thank you for asking. Th...

Gone fishing...at Mount Woodson

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Late fall in Poway, San Diego County Some exciting cloud movements to the south-east. Is that 'Captain Dudley' in his plane? A perspective from the peak as weather improves, facing west Our editor is pleased to be in San Diego for a rest. Good for her. Then tell us why, when we hiked to the peak of Mount Woodson this morning, she decided to run down the mountain. It was impressive but not restful. When one of the young hikers climbing the great-workout-Woodson shouted, "Stand back: Trail runners coming down," we were rather impressed when we realized she was referring to us. It had a nice ring to it. Of course, our knees and some muscles are not going to be as impressed as we. Rock-spider goes climbing, takes the gap Quiet calm at the surface After reaching the top, checking out storm clouds and wondering how to climb down Although winter has arrived officially, there are still autumn colors remaining in Poway. We noticed some beautiful scenes while ...