Mount Woodson, one early, foggy morning-Splendid!

We are preparing to leave on the next Hike-about but in the meantime, continue to hike locally. We enjoyed
a phenomenon today illustrating once again that each day is different and teaches something new. We woke
at 4:30am with the idea of reaching the summit of Mount Woodson to appreciate a sunrise. It was optimistic
thinking, not getting the editor out of bed, but expecting to see sun. For the last month, San Diego has been
blanketed in clouds and mist for most mornings, if not all day. Whereas we like this type of weather, it does
not help when one wishes to see the rising/setting of the sun.

We arrived at Woodson via the 67 Highway which was completely covered in fog. Although there was some light
at commencement soon after 5am, the fog and cloud covered the county. There was not a lot to see. Upon reaching
a short distance below the peak, the sky was cloudless. However, all the fog and cloud remained below.
From height, everything under us was covered; everything above us was perfectly clear.

On the jog down, (we left in warm sunshine), but halfway-down we re-entered the fog. Once again, at the surface,
the whole area including the mountains, were no longer visible. Just as in flight, it is quite a phenomenon
to travel through the clouds and reach a position where the sky is cloudless and yet, below, having the land
completely covered and thus hidden.





Facing east.





We suppose, facing east again.





Iron Mountain in background.





Loved the strip of cloud. Loved all the other clouds, too.





Riding the white surf. The only place in San Diego to get a suntan.





Mountains coming up for air.




Sun thinking of appearing over formidable clouding.




Sun appears.





Boulders are a feature of the region.






Really love the wiring up here.





Really love the poles as well.





Iron Mountain across the way, a favorite viewing point, with the mountain's shadow on the clouds.



Cheers,


Jenni and Jeffrey