My lemon tree.
Lagoon Walk
This morning I got to the clubhouse by five to eight and the bus loaded about three people from our stop, and about four more from the other clubhouse. We drove on the freeway to the Batiquitos Lagoon where we all got off to walk on a picturesque dirt path around the lagoon. I walked with Karen again. She is tall and has a good stride. We passed a little museum describing some of the wild life around the lagoon. We saw several white herons, and there can be seen, I am told, a number of other birds; pelicans, terns and so forth. Its a sanctuary and no boating or swimming is allowed on the lagoon. It used to be sealed off from the ocean, and it got all smelly with debris and algae. They flushed it out, and now the tides clean it regularly. It is a very beautiful path with lots of semi tropical vegetation, and the ever present eucalyptus trees. It borders on a world class golf course. Karen told me the golfers used to put out water and apples by their gate for the enthusiasts who use the path for exercise, but they don't do that any more.
We walked about two miles, and just as we were turning around it started to rain. I had not brought a sweater so my arms and back (and hat) got quite wet. Back at La Costa Glen there was no sign of rain. Just 3 miles inland makes all the difference, which is one of the reasons I chose to live here.
Tonight is the big Halloween costume contest and parade. I will go and watch. 'Everyone' will be there!
Trev goes to have his injuries checked out today. Hope its nothing serious.
Full report tomorrow.
Love to all, Val
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