Friday, January 31, 2014

Anza Borrego SP to Pauma Valley (Ben's Place!)

 
 


Then a long winding descent into the Pauma valley - mostly down from 6000 feet to 1500 feet over 40 miles.  Everywhere you look in the Pauma Valley there are fruit trees laden with fruit!
 

 After several wrong turns to check out the orchards we find Ben's Camp and Ben - helping his neighbor erect a new shelter. 
 
 
Ben himself! 
 

Late lunch at the end of the Pier in Oceanside.  Bubble man entertaining the masses.
 

 Resident Gray Pelican is not so impressed.  Sign says - "Wild Brown Pelican's bite stupid people"
 
 
It takes a village.  Smallest tent is what Ben uses when he is traveling. 
 
 
 Young seal hanging out at the end of the pier hoping to snatch whatever food comes his way.
 

Aftermath of lunch at Ruby's - Ice Cream Cone salad?
 

 

 
 
Wonderful - steep climb from Borrego Springs to the pass - very interesting rocks with small (Hard) rocks imbedded in larger (Soft) rocks which erode leaving the hard stones exposed.
 



 
 

Ricardo Breceda and the “Sky Art” Metal Sculptures of Borrego Valley

Over 120 metallic sculptures known collectively as “Sky Art” are scattered about Borrego Valley against the backdrop of the magnificent Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Created by artist Ricardo Breceda, Sky Art is the perfect blend of stunning craftsmanship and placement in the open desert landscape. Inspired by science, history, nature, whim and fantasy, the many sculptures offer something for everyone.

"Accidental Artist", by Diana Lindsey tells the story of Ricardo
Borrego Springs Performing Arts Center

1 comment:

  1. Yes, to the bubble man and the sea lion!!!! No to the tiny tent and the ice cream salad. Love, Pris

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