California Gardening: Daily Walks 4, 1 by Kelli

Kelli wrote:
I like Lake Cachuma, too, though we haven't gone in a while. We used to go up to Solvang a couple times a year and go to Cachuma and other places. Then the Chumash Casino and Santa Barbara Wine Country were "discovered" and the hotels raised their prices and Solvang was full of clueless tourists on cell phones. Lake Cachuma is close enough for a day trip but we just don't think about going.

I don't know about all wrens, but some like to nest in cavities, so they probably would use woodpecker holes. With house wrens, they say that the male finds a couple locations and builds a nest part way in each. Then the female chooses the one she likes best and finishes the nest.

SW, that is me crossing the creek. The trail made 28 stream crossings (14 out and 14 back) and I got my shoes wet on the first crossing so I didn't try to be careful after that. I hate going across on stepping stones, anyway. I don't trust my balance or legs. The water was cool but not icy. I thought it felt good. DH thought that getting my shoes wet would ruin my day, but actually it was helpful in keeping my feet from getting sore from the friction heat buildup.


California wild rose