We made plans to end my birthday month here, at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, a week ago when I received an invitation by the Park's Foundation.
This gorgeous California State Park, located within the Colorado Desert of southern California, takes its name from Spanish explorer Juan Bautista de Anza (here in 1774) and borrego, a Spanish word for sheep. With 600,000 acres, it is the largest state park in California. And it truly is incredible.
When California was ordered to shelter-in-place, I did some research and found the following: Does this order affect hiking? State Parks?
"No, you may still go outside so long as you practice social distancing of six feet. California State Parks have closed indoor facilities and campgrounds, but trails and outdoor spaces are still open. Spending time outdoors can lead to a number of overall health and wellness benefits like lessening anxiety, boosting creativity and getting your vitamin D. If you decide to make a trip, remember to keep social distance."
We took that advice, loaded up our self-contained camper and headed to the desert for much needed Vitamin N (nature). We are so glad we did. Wow.
Social Distancing hasn't been a problem. And the Vitamin D has been in ready supply with our 80° day. I'm sharing only the natural beauty of Anza-Borrego in this post. Part 2 will be more about human history and art. We đź’—Borrego. It is just what we needed.
"You should not see the desert simply
as some faraway place of little rain.
There are many forms of thirst."
-William Langewiesche
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1 comments:
Sun, flowers, rolling hills... it is a great combo!
I am really glad you made it out there.
Volunteered isolation is a great way to forget about the forced isolation.
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