This yellow phalaenopsis orchid just seemed to jump into the shopping cart today when we passed the flower concession in the supermarket. Click on the image to enlarge.
Morro Bay Ground Squirrel
These pretty Morro Bay ground squirrels are little beggars. They’re bold and crawl over to you and sit up, expecting you to treat them to a morsel. This one was panhandling next to the famous Morro Rock when we drove out to get a closer look. There were dozens of them, all boldly approaching each visitor who got out of their cars.
Cherie Hibiscus
The state flower of Hawaii, the “Cherie” hibiscus does well here in Southern California. I photographed this pretty flower on the patio today. Click on the image to enlarge.
Today’s Rainbow
My Rainbow Cactus offered this colorful flower for the camera this morning on the patio. Click to enlarge.
Rustic Cart and Cactus
If you let Verna loose with her camera at a classic old California Mission like San Miguel near Paso Robles, she will usually deliver more than one artistic photo. In addition to a couple of others we already posted, this photo of a rustic cart built in the late 18th century nestled into some prickly pear cactus is a visual delight. Click on the image to enlarge.
About the Mission:
Mission San Miguel Arcángel was founded on July 25, 1797 by the Franciscan order, on a site chosen specifically due to the large number of Salinan Indians that inhabited the area, whom the Spanish priests wanted to evangelize. It is located at 775 Mission Street, San Miguel, California, in San Luis Obispo County. The mission remains in use today, though is undergoing earthquake remediation efforts.
An Elegant Country Meal
Simple to prepare and delightful to eat is this wonderful meal consisting of chicken-fried steak prepared from Black Angus tri-tip, garlic mashed potatoes and country-style green beans (chopped onion and bacon deglazed with cider vinegar and sugar).
Please do not drool on your keyboards.
