A Day in the Desert

Where are we today? 

The Chateau at Lake San Marcos

This morning we were up early and set off for the desert. First stop was at Dudley's Bakery to pick some Almond Coffee Cake and a loaf of Rosemary Bread. We took  a quick drive through Julian and carried on up to the Anzo Borrego State Park. 

Greg and Dee, Anzo Borrego State Park

Teddy Bear Cholla Cactus

Desert Scene

Greg and Michael discussing F stops and Apertures

Greg photographing the desert

Rocks

We went to look at a few of the sculptures on Christmas Circle,

Greg escaping the mouth of the big bird

Greg and Big Bird

Greg get a kick from the horse

Then looked for a place for lunch and found a Mexican Restaurant called Pablito's Mexican Bar and Grill where we had a really nice meal. The restaurant is wonderful with a great menu and reasonable prices. Michael and I shared 2 beef tacos, beans and rice. I totally forgot to take pictures.  

After lunch we drove over to The Salton Sea. 

Bad smell at Salton Sea

When we were here 12 years ago, this part of Salton Sea was all under water

Dead fish by the thousands

Pier

Harbour entrance blocked by a sand bar

Almost sunset, time to go.