Wildflowers at Calaveras Big Trees’ Bradley Grove
July 5, 2010:
Grand Collomia
The day after the 4th of July at the cabin, we decided to go for our annual wildflower walk at the Bradley Grove in nearby Calaveras Big Trees State Park. Unlike the two other grove hikes in the park, this one does not have any Giant Sequoias, but rather is a grove dedicated to a patron of the park, and is second-growth mixed pine and such.
A 4th of July High Sierra drive, Part 2
(Continued from here)
We drove a couple of miles east down Sonora Pass and stopped at Sardine Meadow, intending to walk the mile or so up Sardine Creek to Sardine Falls.
Sardine Creek
A 4th of July High Sierra drive, Part 1
4 July 2010:
Sarah & I spent the 4th of July at our cabin in the Sierras, and since Sarah had a bit of a cold, we decided to take a long drive, rather than hike.
The family cabin
Late spring wildflowers in Willits
Sarah & I spent Memorial Day with her cousin and his lovely family near the little town of Willits in Northern California, and I was surprised to see a great many wildflowers still in bloom as we walked around their property.
Linanthus sp.
Wordless Wednesday: Hiking Hill 88
Sunday, 10 January 2010:
A week late for our traditional New Years Day hike, Sarah, Elica & I hiked Hill 88 on this blustery, chilly (by west coast standards), foggy winter’s day.
Fort Cronkhite
Details
Prague, Part 25: Prazky Hrad (Prague Castle) – II
Despite the throngs of visitors to the Prague Castle complex, if you go just a little ways away from the tourist attractions, many peaceful nooks and crannies await, and these were my favorite parts of the Castle, and of Prague generally.
Having already covered the sights of Prague Castle here, I will let the photos speak for themselves in this, the last post in my Prague series.
Castle Turret
Prague, Part 24: Prazky Hrad (Prague Castle) – I
Prague Castle is known to be a crowded tourist magnet, which it is.
Street musicians
Prague, Part 23: Katedrála svatého Víta (St. Vitus Cathedral), interior
After waiting in a potentially very long line (go on a weekday or in the morning for the shortest waits, and be aware that this is an active church, so Sunday mornings are out), the interior of St. Vitus Cathedral is a treat for the eyes.
Looking toward St. Vitus’ altar