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62.06 California: Morro Bay: Valencia Hike through a form of Eden.

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We happened to see an officer of the law fine this offender 3 worms and a feather-weight of birdseed. The real issue for the authorities appears to be collection of the fine. These type of offenders are similar to those who live 'on the road', irregular collection of mail. Fortunately, some of the finest bureaucrats are focused on the issue, a source of comfort to us. We did mention to the officer that the offender should be granted a reprieve as the bird did have a disability—apparently, a deformed left-wing. While each specie is free to follow their own paths, we still believe it's rude to stare and portray an unfriendly attitude. From humans we can understand that demeanor, reluctantly, but we expect more from reptiles. Why Jen began singing 'Snake, rattle and roll' is beyond me but then again, she has a nice voice. Funnily enough, so much is beyond my ken these days, I feel I'm living in a strange world. Should I be able to sing better, I could relate to...

61:48 Arizona/Nevada: Wandering below Fortification Hill...Hill? while immersed in color rather than water.

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After 3 miles, we reach the lake edge in blustering winds. Should you not like the blues, there's jazz and even reds...take your pick or as we do, absorb them all.     A section of Lake Mead. Standing in Arizona and peering across the water into Nevada. We wonder about the contraptions in the distance. Mount Charleston sits in the far distance. There's one of the contraptions (above) from another angle, viewed from Black Canyon Peak in Nevada. Now we are close to the structure, opposite side of the lake and Arizona, while standing in Nevada. The masterpiece, Fortification Mountain, aka "hill". Viewed this from so many different positions. Jen heads for the hills. Jen returns from the hills. 'The long and winding (and colorful) road.' We'd call it 'rough' following the gusting winds. Even the shade of blue was unusual. We'd call it 'Smooth'. Cheers,  Jenni and Jeffrey  We had no space to s...