Problem: a beautiful, sunny February afternoon with temps in the mid-60s (sorry friends from cold-weather areas, you're welcome to visit...) and an antsy grrrl needing fresh air. Solution: Exploring the nearby Batiquitos Lagoon.
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Located in South Carlsbad and intersected by I-5 ("the Five"), it's one of the few remaining tidal wetlands in Southern California.
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She wasn't all that excited to go, but I knew that as soon as she set foot on the sandy path her mood would change.
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Off we ran to search for crabs.
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Success!
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This little guy was fished out from some standing water. But I then spied a larger one which Celeste was able to nab.
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After the crabbing we climbed a eucalyptus-crowned hill on the property.
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Celeste tried out the rope swing...
nice vantage point - I-5, a railroad bridge and Coast Hwy/Ponto Beach in the distance
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...and then had the great idea to build a lean-to fort.
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Lots of stick gathering ensued.
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Eventually she had enough to create a small shelter.
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During the gathering we found a very large millipede. Too bad it was already dead.
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Took a few more swings on the rope.
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Result:
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A great two hours in the fresh sea breezes.
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