Yesterday was a misty, moisty day and we went up for a picnic so I could see the results of Andy’s recent work on the defensible space.
I took a lot of pictures, the rest of them are in this Flickr album.
We first stopped at Subway for our dinner, of course.
And on the drive up he showed me where a scared little bear cub (about 25 pounds) had run to try to climb up a tree. Andy hadn’t seen the mother, but he was sure she was close by.
That was unusual, and another unusual thing was we had to stop for two cars on Woodcutters Road.
There were four young women in two cars and one came up, friendly and happy, and apologized for the delay. She said they were about to leave. One of the cars had gotten stuck in a hole when the driver was turning around, and they had just pulled it out. One woman was putting the rope back in the trunk of her car. They were obviously having a great little adventure, and we were impressed they had a rope and didn’t need any help. They smiled and waved as they passed us. That warmed my heart.
The other fun things were the four deer we saw driving back. One was off the side of the road, just looking at us as we passed. It clearly understood we were no danger. The other three were bouncing along the Cochiti Mesa road and eventually bounced out of the way. Again, they were aware of us but were clearly not panicked.
All in all it was a fun trip.
July 27, 2020
an adventure for sure!
a neat day all the way around! xo
Yes. 🙂
looking good the “landscape clearance”
how extraordinary that the young people knew how to deal with issues…and being in two cars exemplary behaviour in what probably isn’t one we see from many young people
a great picnic dinner for sure…
We were really impressed by the youngsters. To be so happy and adventuresome and still being prepared.
It is good that you can and did have fun during this time. Adventures are still around, you just have to know how to find them. What a beautiful view you had!
For some reason I have a sense of adventure and even have it when little problems come up down here in the apartment. I’m grateful for it… it makes life fun.
Those girls must have been related to my husband. He loved getting stuck in the mud on back roads.
Interesting how Subway kept people from getting closer to their food line.
About your husband: 😀 I thought Subway was interesting too. At the moment they’ve taken out all the tables and chairs because of orders by the state. We were happy to see that couple before us and also someone after us. Another person came in and picked up an order which he had obviously already paid for. We’re rooting for them!
What a nice day!!! Those girls were quite handy with that rope. Hope you two can take another adventure together soon.
Woos – Lightning, Misty, and Timber
Thanks. I don’t go up that often because it’s more like a vacation and adventure when I do. It feels like a completely different world.
I so enjoyed your Flickr album…loved the sky and the views! I would sure enjoy them in real life. Sounds like a good day.
I love Flickr because it’s so easy to share a bunch of pictures. The land isn’t as nice looking as it was before all the trees burned down, but we sure did gain great views.
Awwww… what a nice outing, Jean. I’m so glad the unusual cars turned out to be a good experience. Little stories like this restore my faith in humanity. Love, Andrea xoxo
Yes, they give us hope, don’t they?
Sounds like a wonderful day
Yes. 🙂
I have enjoyed your fun trip with you on the internet but I would love to have been in the car with you to see everything you described. That’s the kind of day I like and a kind of fun I enjoy
You would have loved it too. 🙂
There’s a lot to be said about these unexpected encounters that do make for a fun day! 🙂
Yes, it doesn’t have to be much. 🙂
I remember as a kid, those narrow back roads in the Rocky Mountains when we’d go fishing/camping and meet a car or logging truck…having to back up to a wider part to allow passage. I was sure we’d fall off the cliff! Hope the cub wasn’t orphaned.
Here they don’t fall off cliffs, but they do sometimes wind up in ditches. 😀
I’m pretty sure the mama bear was around and was watching.