Monthly Archives: January 2013

Tarantula Hawk

Posted on January 31, 2013 by enjoybliss

I didn’t even know that tarantulas lived in San Diego and I was really uncertain what was happening here.  Imagine my surprise when I discovered that there are insects that paralyze tarantulas, in order to keep them alive for their … Continue reading →

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Crystal Pier

Posted on January 30, 2013 by enjoybliss

“Crystal Pier at Sunset” was taken on November 24, 2010.

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Sycuan Peak

Posted on January 29, 2013 by enjoybliss

The Hike:  Sycuan Peak Vague Location:  San Diego County – Near Alpine and Jamul Distance:  2 Miles – Out & Back Elevation:  2,801′ Elevation Gain/Loss:  800′ The hike was short with a relatively quick climb to the peak.  Although not … Continue reading →

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Skyfari

Posted on January 29, 2013 by enjoybliss

“Riding at Twilight,” was taken at the San Diego Zoo in July of 2009.

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Koi at Balboa Park’s Lily Pond

Posted on January 28, 2013 by enjoybliss

“Koi,” was taken at the Lily Pond in Balboa Park on August 15, 2009.

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San Diego Safari Park

Posted on January 25, 2013 by enjoybliss

“Lion’s Gaze,” was taken in June, 2009 at the San Diego Wild Animal Park.

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Three Sisters

Posted on January 25, 2013 by enjoybliss

The Hike:  Three Sisters Waterfalls Vague Location:  San Diego County Distance:  4 Miles – Out & Back Elevation Gain/Loss:  1000′ The drive to the trailhead was unexpected.  There was several miles of unpaved road that made for a rougher drive. … Continue reading →

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Cowles Mountain

Posted on January 24, 2013 by enjoybliss

A hawk as seen on the way up Cowles. Photo was taken in March, 2010.

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Day & Night

Posted on January 23, 2013 by enjoybliss

The “yellow flowers” are back at Lake Murray.  And so are the bats. “Yellow” was taken on February 27, 2010.

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Hollenbeck Canyon Wildlife Area

Posted on January 22, 2013 by enjoybliss

I was expecting a 4-mile stroll through a picturesque canyon.  Instead, I ended up hiking 6.2 miles (after deciding to turn around at 3.1 miles in) and climbing up and over (and then back up and over) one of the … Continue reading →

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