Diablo Lake and Mountains
I had a mixed bag today.
On July 21 Jan and I are going to do a boat ride and lunch on Diablo Lake. I was there once, years ago, but I did not drive. I was not sure exactly how to get there or where to go to catch the boat when we arrive so I decided to drive to Diablo Lake, hike the Diablo Lake Trail, and scope the place out.
At the trail head was a warning sign, explaining that there was an active mountain lion in the area. The sign suggested that you hike in a group. I was alone so, reluctantly, I turned around. I hate to drive all that way (2.5 hours) without a hike but I was not inclined to deal with a mountain lion.
However, just a few yards up the trail there were deer:
Almost Friendly Deer
I saw one of them later as I walked on the lake shore. I of course did not try to approach any of them, but they are fairly unafraid of humans. They were comfortable getting much closer than deer usually get.
The lake is spectacular and it is surrounded by mountains.
Sourdough Mountain
I look forward to July 21, it should be a fun outing.