Walking

 I spend every other day walking around our beloved Lindo Lake.  I have been walking here for years.When the girls were small we would bring them on their little bikes. They used to play on the playgrounds. I have seen many changes through the years. This year has been one of the biggest and a first.

 This is a picture of the east side of the lake last spring. Lots of wildlife, birds and fish.

 This is a picture of the same east lake now. WHAT HAPPENED??? Well the  run off from Lake Jennings that was used to keep this, our little lake full has gotten infiltrated with some kind of mussel or clam or some such thing,  " they", the great Lake Gods... decided they did not want to them to start growing here for fear of taking over and ruining the Eco system here. Good decision with sad temporary consequences .So they shut off that same overflow and closed off the east and west sides of the lake letting the east side dry up.

 This is Gus.... He's my little walking buddy.

 They have had crews in for the last few weeks cutting back all the over growth that started filling up the lake bed and today, Seth and I walked out into the, well pretty much middle. If you look real close at the cracks, you may be able to see the ground water. Its still there and gives great hope!!

 This is Seth walking past some of the cattails they cleared out.

 It's quite baron looking now and we are waiting, not so patiently , for the rains to come.

 It looks so eery and strange to be in the middle looking out. Fun though to be able to walk were we never could before. It's not nearly as deep as we thought it was. This is the only natural lake in San Diego County.

This is a view from the West side of the lake. It is still full and filled with ducks, geese and the cutest little mud hens. Herons, sea gulls, and more. It is also home to many birds that come and go like these pelicans that have been enjoying it here for the past few weeks. This picture was actually taken from the bench press I use to work my arms. It's so wonderful to breathe deeply and look at all this.
I am truly blessed. My knees are doing great. I'm getting more and more energy and am able to accomplish more everyday.
Thanks for stopping by.... be blessed, Sue