Walking in LA
Jun 06, 2009
Contrary to the hit song by the Missing Persons, that “Nobody Walks in LA” I beg to differ—a lot of people not only walk in LA but they love to walk in LA. For today’s [...]
Archive for Hiking/Walking
Torrey Pines Beach – Up Close and Personal
Apr 21, 2009
This is last story from my Torrey Pines series, featuring its ocean shore. Although Torrey Pines was named for the pines trees that have prevailed for centuries, a major part of the park is the [...]
San Diego, Torrey Pines, and a Trail
Apr 12, 2009
A friend invited me to share Passover Seder at their house in beautiful San Diego. Of course, I brought myself, my appetite, and my Nikon. So I graciously accepted her invitation, and after the evening [...]
Goin’ Down
Feb 13, 2009
I’m on my way back down to the base of Temescal Canyon. If you’ve been following me on my trek over the previous two posts, you were able to watch me as I made it [...]
On top of the Mountain
Feb 12, 2009
"I’ve Been to the Mountaintop" By Martin Luther King, Jr. “..I would move on by Greece and take my mind to Mount Olympus. And I would see Plato, Aristotle, Socrates, Euripides and Aristophanes assembled around [...]
A Waterfall in my Backyard
Feb 11, 2009
It’s true. Temescal Gateway Park is a Los Angeles hiker’s dream. I hiked there a few months ago, but due to all the rain we’ve recently had, I was very curious to see if the [...]
The Children’s Pool at La Jolla Cove
Dec 31, 2008
Until I saw it for myself, I had no idea there was a place to view sea lions and seals in their natural habitat. However, the Children’s Pool along the beach path at La Jolla [...]
Christmas Fun at La Jolla – Continued
Dec 29, 2008
La Jolla Cove is a very small beach, tucked between adjacent sandstone cliffs, which are just breathtaking. I couldn’t stop taking pictures. As I stood looking out, these bird-covered cliffs were on my right, and [...]
Christmas Morning in San Diego (A Multi-Part Series)
Dec 26, 2008
Christmas found me in San Diego, and the beauty it offers at Christmas. After breakfast, a walk on the beach is a well worn Christmas tradition in Southern California—apologies to all of my friends, far [...]
