Today we took a Sunday Drive.
Kind of like a Sunday Hike, but with a lot more sitting!
This worked out well for a few reasons.
My low pressure tire gauge needed to be reset, which includes holding down a button and then, with that done, then driving more than a few miles, at faster than slow speed.
OK, then. Did that.
Let's hope it worked.
I'll find out tomorrow when I commute.
It was also a good plan as things at work have been busy recently.
So a relaxing drive sounded nice.
So, buckle up and let's hit the road!
As always, click on photos to enlarge.
We first stopped at the Vista del Lago Visitor Center, which overlooks Pyramid Lake.
There is so much 'water' related information there. Lots to learn.
I went here once, to learn to water ski.
I didn't.
I stink at this type of activity.
Then, we headed up the highway in search of spring wildflowers...
But, first we had to do a quick fix on the breaking sun visor.
Good thing I had some yarn and scissors in the car!!
There they are! Lots and lots of California Poppies!
Mr. Crow (Raven? I never can tell!) sits in the wind.
There he goes. Look at those cute feet!
Doesn't this one (above) look like a painting?
Lousy photograph of a hawk swooping over us.
He was a beauty.
Can you see him there under the power lines? (middle of the pic)
In the distance, snow on the mountain.
Beautiful.
Soon we come across an old rock wall and building foundation to explore.
Lupine |
Rusty Sun |
The road heading out. |
A big mystery box! |
On our way out of the mountains, we see evidence of recent fires.
Miles and miles of blackened skeletons, looking so surreal.
We stop to see these beautiful sweet smelling yellow flowers,
which line the road everywhere.
I wish you could feel the breeze, smell the flowers...the air.
Soon, we see an amazing formation in the distance!
Do you see it?
Let me zoom in...
And a view of Castaic Lake.
What a beautiful day for a Sunday Drive!
Thank for coming along :)
~Nancy
Photos by NAE @pomegranatetrail ©2014
Photos by NAE @pomegranatetrail ©2014