~Pismo Beach Pier~

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#ValenciaPeak #OatsPeak #HazardPeak #SpoonersCove

#LosOsos #MorroBay #RockyCoast

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~Happy 4th of July~

This bottle bush is exploding like fireworks.

Checkout the details in LARGE

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#PlentyEnoughTagsForTennessee

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The male was trying to "hop on" and the female was having none of it. I cant blame him, that's a mighty fine tail.

5 Little-Known Facts About Pigeons 2

They're surprisingly powerful birds. Feral pigeons are the same species as pigeons bred to race, and some racers have sold for more than $300,000 a bird. ...

They're private. ...

They co-parent. ...

They mate for life. ...

They have an uncanny ability to find their way home.

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~Ice Plant~

Iceplant is a coastal succulent shrub native to the coast of South Africa, where the climate is similar to that of coastal California. Iceplant was introduced to California in the early 1900s as an erosion stabilization tool used on railroad tracks, and later used by Caltrans on roadsides. It has been used as an ornamental for many years, and is still sold in nurseries. Unfortunately, iceplant spreads easily, and has become invasive in coastal California from north of Humboldt County to as far south as Baja California. When it establishes in a location, it forms a large, thick mat that chokes out all other native plants and alters the soil composition of the environment. Because it is a coastal invader, it competes with many endangered, threatened, and rare plants.

Iceplant is shallowly rooted, so it is possible to control it manually, and iceplant removal provides a good volunteer day for student groups. Unfortunately, it is so widespread that it is only realistic to try to control small infestations at once. It is important to follow iceplant removal with rehabilitation of the area because it is easy for iceplant to re-establish in bare soil. Although iceplant can be attractive, it is important not to plant it in areas where it may become invasive. There are many other coastal species native to California you could choose to use instead, and below is one example.

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~Montaña de Oro State Park~

Montaña de Oro ("Mountain of Gold" in Spanish) is a state park in California, United States. The park is located six miles southwest of Morro Bay and 2 miles south of Los Osos. The name "Mountain of Gold" comes from the golden wildflowers found in the park.

It has 8,000 acres of cliffs, sandy beaches, coastal plains, eroded rock formations streams, canyons, and hills, including the 1,347-foot Valencia Peak. The park has many hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails, as well as a campground located across from Spooner’s Cove, a popular beach. The Bluff Trail is an easy and popular trail along the scenic coast. Trails lead to the summits of Valencia Peak, Oats Peak, and Hazard Peak.

This park features rugged cliffs, secluded sandy beaches, coastal plains, streams, canyons, and hills, including 1,347-foot Valencia Peak.

Montaña de Oro State Park has dramatic ocean bluffs and summits with sweeping views. The park covers over 8,000 acres and has 7 miles of undeveloped coastline, making it a rare treasure on the California Coast. One road leads into the park, entering from the town of Los Osos to the north, which is just west of the city of San Luis Obispo. Visitors can stay overnight at a 50-site campground at the center of the park.

#RigsRocks #WestCoast #WestCoastLiving #Beach #Ocean #PacificOcean #MontañadeOroStatePark #StatePark #MontañadeOro #MountainofGold #SanLuisObispo #CentralCoast #RuggedCliffs #SecludedBeaches #SandyBeaches #CoastalPlains #Streams #Canyons #Hills

#ValenciaPeak #OatsPeak #HazardPeak #SpoonersCove

#LosOsos #MorroBay #RockyCoast #ErodedRockFormations

#2019Photos #Water #Ocean #Sun #Spring #Beach #Sand #Bikini #Girl #Boy #Man #Lady

~Eroded Rock Formations Montaña de Oro State Park~

Montaña de Oro ("Mountain of Gold" in Spanish) is a state park in California, United States. The park is located six miles southwest of Morro Bay and 2 miles south of Los Osos. The name "Mountain of Gold" comes from the golden wildflowers found in the park.

It has 8,000 acres (32 km²) of cliffs, sandy beaches, coastal plains, streams, canyons, and hills, including the 1,347-foot (411 m) Valencia Peak. The park has many hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails, as well as a campground located across from Spooner’s Cove, a popular beach. The Bluff Trail is an easy and popular trail along the scenic coast. Trails lead to the summits of Valencia Peak, Oats Peak, and Hazard Peak.

This park features rugged cliffs, secluded sandy beaches, coastal plains, streams, canyons, and hills, including 1,347-foot Valencia Peak.

Montaña de Oro State Park has dramatic ocean bluffs and summits with sweeping views. The park covers over 8,000 acres and has 7 miles of undeveloped coastline, making it a rare treasure on the California Coast. One road leads into the park, entering from the town of Los Osos to the north, which is just west of the city of San Luis Obispo. Visitors can stay overnight at a 50-site campground at the center of the park.

#RigsRocks #WestCoast #WestCoastLiving #Beach #Ocean #PacificOcean #MontañadeOroStatePark #StatePark #MontañadeOro #MountainofGold #SanLuisObispo #CentralCoast #RuggedCliffs #SecludedBeaches #SandyBeaches #CoastalPlains #Streams #Canyons #Hills

#ValenciaPeak #OatsPeak #HazardPeak #SpoonersCove

#LosOsos #MorroBay #RockyCoast

#2019Photos #Water #Ocean #Sun #Spring #Beach #Sand #Bikini #Girl #Boy #Man #Lady #Sand

~California Towhee~

This is a really small bird, the zoom makes him look a lot bigger than he really is. This bird may of been really small, but he wasnt scared of me.

#RigsRocks #WestCoast #Birds #CaliforniaTowhee #WestCoastLiving #Beach #Ocean #PacificOcean #Seagull #GreatBlackBackedGull #Tern #Gull #PismoBeach #PismoBeachPier #SanLuisObispo #CentralCoast #RuggedCliffs #SecludedBeaches #SandyBeaches #CoastalPlains #Streams #Canyons #Hills

#ValenciaPeak #OatsPeak #HazardPeak #SpoonersCove

#LosOsos #MorroBay #RockyCoast

#2019Photos #Water #Ocean #Sun #Spring #Beach #Sand #Bikini #Girl #Boy #Man #Lady

~Great Black-backed Gull~

#RigsRocks #WestCoast #WestCoastLiving #Beach #Ocean #PacificOcean #Seagull #GreatBlackBackedGull #Tern #Gull #PismoBeach #PismoBeachPier #SanLuisObispo #CentralCoast #RuggedCliffs #SecludedBeaches #SandyBeaches #CoastalPlains #Streams #Canyons #Hills

#ValenciaPeak #OatsPeak #HazardPeak #SpoonersCove

#LosOsos #MorroBay #RockyCoast

#2019Photos #Water #Ocean #Sun #Spring #Beach #Sand #Bikini #Girl #Boy #Man #Lady

~Montaña de Oro State Park~

Montaña de Oro AKA Mountain of Gold, the mountain is littered with these gold flowers everywhere. In the background 6 miles away, you can see Morro Rock. I placed a note on the photo where Morro Rock is at.

Montaña de Oro ("Mountain of Gold" in Spanish) is a state park in California, United States. The park is located six miles southwest of Morro Bay and 2 miles south of Los Osos. The name "Mountain of Gold" comes from the golden wildflowers found in the park.

It has 8,000 acres (32 km²) of cliffs, sandy beaches, coastal plains, streams, canyons, and hills, including the 1,347-foot (411 m) Valencia Peak. The park has many hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails, as well as a campground located across from Spooner’s Cove, a popular beach. The Bluff Trail is an easy and popular trail along the scenic coast. Trails lead to the summits of Valencia Peak, Oats Peak, and Hazard Peak.

This park features rugged cliffs, secluded sandy beaches, coastal plains, streams, canyons, and hills, including 1,347-foot Valencia Peak.

Montaña de Oro State Park has dramatic ocean bluffs and summits with sweeping views. The park covers over 8,000 acres and has 7 miles of undeveloped coastline, making it a rare treasure on the California Coast. One road leads into the park, entering from the town of Los Osos to the north, which is just west of the city of San Luis Obispo. Visitors can stay overnight at a 50-site campground at the center of the park.

#RigsRocks #WestCoast #WestCoastLiving #Beach #Ocean #PacificOcean #MontañadeOroStatePark #StatePark #MontañadeOro #MountainofGold #SanLuisObispo #CentralCoast #RuggedCliffs #SecludedBeaches #SandyBeaches #CoastalPlains #Streams #Canyons #Hills

#ValenciaPeak #OatsPeak #HazardPeak #SpoonersCove

#LosOsos #MorroBay #RockyCoast

#2019Photos #Water #Ocean #Sun #Spring #Beach #Sand #Bikini #Girl #Boy #Man #Lady

~Montaña de Oro State Park~

Montaña de Oro ("Mountain of Gold" in Spanish) is a state park in California, United States. The park is located six miles southwest of Morro Bay and 2 miles south of Los Osos. The name "Mountain of Gold" comes from the golden wildflowers found in the park.

It has 8,000 acres (32 km²) of cliffs, sandy beaches, coastal plains, streams, canyons, and hills, including the 1,347-foot (411 m) Valencia Peak. The park has many hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails, as well as a campground located across from Spooner’s Cove, a popular beach. The Bluff Trail is an easy and popular trail along the scenic coast. Trails lead to the summits of Valencia Peak, Oats Peak, and Hazard Peak.

This park features rugged cliffs, secluded sandy beaches, coastal plains, streams, canyons, and hills, including 1,347-foot Valencia Peak.

Montaña de Oro State Park has dramatic ocean bluffs and summits with sweeping views. The park covers over 8,000 acres and has 7 miles of undeveloped coastline, making it a rare treasure on the California Coast. One road leads into the park, entering from the town of Los Osos to the north, which is just west of the city of San Luis Obispo. Visitors can stay overnight at a 50-site campground at the center of the park.

#RigsRocks #WestCoast #WestCoastLiving #Beach #Ocean #PacificOcean #MontañadeOroStatePark #StatePark #MontañadeOro #MountainofGold #SanLuisObispo #CentralCoast #RuggedCliffs #SecludedBeaches #SandyBeaches #CoastalPlains #Streams #Canyons #Hills

#ValenciaPeak #OatsPeak #HazardPeak #SpoonersCove

#LosOsos #MorroBay #RockyCoast

#2019Photos #Water #Ocean #Sun #Spring #Beach #Sand #Bikini #Girl #Boy #Man #Lady

~Morro Bay Harbor~

Morro Bay is a natural embayment with an artificial harbor constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It is the only all-weather small craft commercial and recreational harbor between Santa Barbara and Monterey. Morro Rock was originally surrounded by water, but the Army built a large artificial breakwater and road across the north end of the harbor, linking Morro Rock and the mainland. Some of the rock used for this and for the artificial breakwaters was quarried from Morro Rock itself. Other rock was imported by barge from Catalina Island. The bay extends inland and parallels the shore for a distance of about 4 miles south of its entrance at Morro Rock. Morro Bay is recognized for protection by the California Bays and Estuaries Policy.

Only relatively small craft are capable of passing the harbor channel. A large natural sandspit, augmented by breakwaters, protects the harbor from the Pacific Ocean to the west. At its northern end, remains of a bridge that used to connect the shore with the sandspit can be seen. Morro Bay Harbor's channel silts up and must be dredged every three to four years. Previously, the Shark Inlet connected the back bay to the ocean. Some have proposed reopening it to slow the sedimentation that is filling up the bay. There has also been work on reducing erosion in the Chorro Creek watershed to reduce the amount of sediment coming into the bay to form bottom layers of bay mud. Chorro Creek is the bay's largest tributary. It forms an estuary in the back bay between Morro Bay and Los Osos. The second largest tributary, and the only other significant one, is Los Osos Creek, which empties into the far south end of the back bay.

Climate

Morro Bay experiences a mild warm-summer Mediterranean climate characteristic of coastal California featuring dry, warm summers and wet, mild winters. The city is located next to the Pacific Ocean, which helps moderate temperatures and create an overall pleasant mild year-round climate, resulting in warmer winters and cooler summers compared with places farther inland, such as Atascadero. Summers in Morro Bay are cool for a city located on the 35th parallel north latitude, with July averaging around 60 °F (16 °C). Winters are mild, with January averaging at 55 °F (13 °C) with around 8 days of measurable precipitation.

Morro Bay is a coastal city in California. It's known for Morro Rock, an ancient volcanic mound at the end of Morro Rock Beach. The rock sits within Morro Bay State Park, home to lagoons, trails and a bird-rich saltwater marsh. Morro Bay State Park’s Museum of Natural History features exhibits on ecology and local Native American culture. Trails lead up Black Hill for views over the city and Morro Bay.

Morro Rock

The town's most striking feature is Morro Rock, a 576 foot high volcanic plug which stands at the entrance to the harbor. Originally it was surrounded by water, but the northern channel was filled in to make the harbor. It was quarried from 1889 to 1969, and in 1968, it was designated a Historical Landmark.

The area around the base of Morro Rock is open to visitors, with parking lots and paths. However, climbing the rock itself is prohibited except with a permit, both due to risk of injury, and because it is a peregrine falcon reserve.

Morro Rock is one in a series of similar plugs that stretch in a line inland called the Nine Sisters. It is possible that the landscape moved over a volcanic hot spot through the ages.

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~Morro Bay~

Morro Bay is a coastal city in California. It's known for Morro Rock, an ancient volcanic mound at the end of Morro Rock Beach. The rock sits within Morro Bay State Park, home to lagoons, trails and a bird-rich saltwater marsh. Morro Bay State Park’s Museum of Natural History features exhibits on ecology and local Native American culture. Trails lead up Black Hill for views over the city and Morro Bay.

Morro Rock

The town's most striking feature is Morro Rock, a 576 foot high volcanic plug which stands at the entrance to the harbor. Originally it was surrounded by water, but the northern channel was filled in to make the harbor. It was quarried from 1889 to 1969, and in 1968, it was designated a Historical Landmark.

The area around the base of Morro Rock is open to visitors, with parking lots and paths. However, climbing the rock itself is prohibited except with a permit, both due to risk of injury, and because it is a peregrine falcon reserve.

Morro Rock is one in a series of similar plugs that stretch in a line inland called the Nine Sisters. It is possible that the landscape moved over a volcanic hot spot through the ages.

#RigsRocks #MorroBay #MorroRock #MorroBay #NineSisters #VolcanicPlug #RigsRocks #Pigeons #Bird #PismoBeach #PismoBeachPier #SanLuisObispo #CentralCoast #SanLuisObispo #CentralCoast #RuggedCliffs #SecludedBeaches #SandyBeaches #CoastalPlains #Streams #Canyons #Hills

#ValenciaPeak #OatsPeak #HazardPeak #SpoonersCove

#LosOsos #MorroBay #RockyCoast

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Río Grande de Loíza

Julia de Burgos

¡Rio Grande de Loíza!... Alárgate en mi espíritu

y deja que mi alma se- pierda en- tus riachuelos

para buscar la fuente que te robó de niño

y en un ímpetu loco te devolvió al sendero.

Enróscate en mis labios y deja que te beba,

para sentirte mío por un breve momento,

y esconderte del mundo y en ti mismo esconderte,

y oír voces de asombro en la boca del viento.

Apéate un instante del lomo de la tierra,

y busca de mis ansias el íntimo secreto;

confúndete en el vuelo de mi ave fantasía,

y déjame una rosa de agua en mis ensueños.

¡Río Grande de Loíza!... Mi manantial, mi río,

desde que alzome al mundo el pétalo materno;

contigo se bajaron desde las rudas cuestas,

a buscar nuevos surcos, mis pálidos anhelos;

y mi niñez fue toda un poema en el río,

y un río en el poema de mis primeros sueños.

Llegó la adolescencia. Me sorprendió la vida

prendida en lo más ancho de tu viajar eterno;

y fui tuya mil veces, y en un bello romance

me despertaste el alma y me besaste el cuerpo.

¿A dónde te llevaste las aguas que bañaron

mis formas, en espiga de sol recién abierto?

¡Quién sabe en qué remoto país mediterráneo

algún fauno en la playa me estará poseyendo!

¡Quién sabe en qué aguacero de qué tierra lejana

me estaré derramando para abrir surcos nuevos;

me estaré congelando en cristales de hielo!

¡Río Grande de Loíza!... Azul. Moreno. Rojo.

Espejo azul, caído pedazo azul de cielo;

desnuda carne blanca que se te vuelve negra

cada vez que la noche se te mete en el lecho;

roja franja de sangre, cuando bajo la lluvia

a torrentes su barro te vomitan los cerros.

Río hombre, pero hombre con pureza de río,

porque das tu azul alma cuando das tu azul beso.

Muy señor río mío. Río hombre. Unico hombre

que ha besado mi alma al besar en mi cuerpo.

¡Río Grande de Loíza!... Río grande. Llanto grande.

El más grande de todos nuestros llantos isleños,

si no fuera más grande el que de mí se sale

por los ojos del alma para mi esclavo pueblo.

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More poems by Julia bit.ly/4Nkg

Yellow Boats hire from Agia Afimia

Yellow Boats hire from Agia Afimia

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San Juan to Vieques, Cape Air #1289

San Juan to Vieques Island, Puerto Rico, Cape Air #1289, Cap. Mike

Just 80 km north of Phuket, Khao Lak was essentially erased by the 2004 tsunami. But the town, and the tourist industry it relies on, has rebounded. It remains quieter than other coastal destinations, offering secluded beaches, tranquil nights and family-oriented activities. You want full moon parties and besotted nights? You’re out of luck. But if you’re looking for unparalleled scuba diving in the Similan Islands, you’ve hit the jackpot.

Top 10 Destinations in Thailand

Photo credit: Fonthip Ward

At Prassa a secluded beach,near the sea park.

Cycladic settlement.

View to Milos island on the right.

Traditional narrow lane painted white, in Chorio, Kimolos.

DJI Air 2

Looking back to Psathi port on our way to Chorio.

The islet of Agios Andreas was once connected to Hellinika,what is now a secluded beach, by a strip of land which is now under the water surface.

Psathi is a small port connected to the neighbouring island of Milos by ferry.

Rose and Nickos walking towards the prehistoric cemetery. In the distance Agios Andreas islet.

Prassa beach. We were the only visitors.

Unfortunately none of the seven windmills works.