I had heard beautiful things about Ojai but had never been, so when Ruth asked if I’d like to hike to the beach or in Ojai I went inland!

Ruth has an amazing, miraculous story which she told to me on our last hike when I was pregnant with Ian. (Is it just me, or is it difficult to talk to anyone with three rambunctious boys around, one of them strapped to you?) Ruth, thank you for organizing these amazing hikes, and I hope we get a chance to visit soon!

 First view Our group as we started out. Crossing stream midday A red tree! It’s still spring at 4000 feet! valley road streambed real. going to the “river” and passing beautiful mountains. Raven loved the water! So did the boys! Since they couldn’t get in yet they threw rocks to amuse themselves. Craig the mountain man! crossing again Seth brought his crane. Lunch spot! Ian got to get out during lunchtime, too! Ian back in the pack for a nap. This was an accidental capture of Seth tripping. Daddy pulled him up and he did not fall, but he was so very tired. frame going down before going up. We decided to continue hiking on our own to those big white rocks. Can you see Jerome? Can you see Seth? purple flower red berries. No Seth, these are for the birds. They’re not raspberries, I don’t know what they are. Let’s just look at them! Almost there! mariposa lilies? frame Yay, we made it! exploring following discovering my view “Look, Mommy! I can run up this rock!” another RED tree! colorful bark perspective renewing spikey flower this was in bunches alongside the trail. ? lichen walking back or not. thistle afternoon stream light paint afternoon sunshine A dandelion! path markers, jumping rocks, same thing. sun flare! from the parkinglot scotchbroom by the car Looking back on our way out of the valley. Goodbye Rose Valley! Los Padres National Forest.

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One Response to “Ojai”

Laura Milner Says:

You amaze me. Hiking with all the boys. Wow! And you were able to get some amazing shots. I am convinced that you can do anything. Love you sweetie!

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