This is one of the most peaceful campgrounds we’ve stayed in – Paso Picacho Campground. Surrounded by huge trees – oak, pine, cypress – all we hear is the light rustle of leaves high above us. Until this morning we were alone in this loop which is delightful and daunting at the same time. Our first night was warm enough to sleep with just a sheet but last night the chill we expected arrived. But at 10 am it’s already warming up with a bright blue sky shining through trees.
Yesterday we meandered through the charming town of Julian. We spent the day exploring the shops and enjoyed a cup of soup and amazing sweet potato fries at Soup and Such. In spite of the recommendation of the post mistress to try the savory apple pie at the Julian Pie Company, we did the unthinkable and opted for ice cream sodas at the old fashion soda fountain of The Miner’s Diner. Since Julian is famous for its apple pies and since there are a multitude of pie shops, it really was hard to walk away without a taste. But we had our own home-made mini apple pies when we got back to the campsite.
Today the plan (although it is a very loose plan) is to drive over to Lake Cuyamaca, sit in our chairs and read, eat a picnic lunch and walk around the lake. We will probably spend 2 more nights here because we like it so much.
Here’s a short video of one of the many woodpeckers making that tap tap tap sound all over the campground. There are many species of birds here especially blue jays. Maybe we will take up bird watching as a hobby!
A few years ago I met my daughters Becky and Paola near here for a camping trip. It’s been fun sharing with Doug all those things we did together on that trip.