Here are the latest photos of Lucia, Malakai, and Oma (Lucia's choice to replace "Gramma") on the Independence Trail of the South Yuba River. This is one of several trails that draw the tourists from the Bay Area and Los Angeles. We were the first people there this morning but we met many other hikers on our way down. The first shot is my favorite. While Oma hams it up for the camera, Mali throws back his head and laughs with pure joy. The twisted tree branch is that of a Madrone tree. The yellow flowers are poppies. Next is a pic of Mali and Oma standing under a natural rock arch.
Look at Mali peeking around his Mama to flirt with Oma!
The clumps at the top of the tree are MISTLETOE! All you Eastern readers know full well what this much mistletoe would bring on the open market during the Christmas holiday week.. you are looking at literally THOUSANDS of dollars in little corsages. And that's just ONE tree. The woods are laden with it here! Finally, we shot down from a ledge on the trail to the river and highway below. This particular trail is most popular with hikers because everyone from children to grandparents can enjoy it. It is not an arduous trek and very beautiful. One thing done here, I really liked and appreciated. The more unusual flora and fauna were identified by laminated cards for those among us who need a little tutelage.
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