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Anza-Borrego Desert 2006

In celebration of Eric's birthday, we went out to Anza-Borrego Desert. This was our 4th annual ride from Borrego Springs to the Salton Sea. In addition to the ride, there were tennis matches, hikes, a very happy Happy Hour and a tasty dinner at Carlee's with unparalled entertainment!
Several of us hiked into a slot canyon in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park - The Slot of Borrego Mountain Wash. There are a few so called slot canyons in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, but the Slot of Borrego Mountain Wash is the most accessible. It was a short but steep decent into the beginning of The Slot. At the narrowest portion it is about a foot wide with boulders wedged between the walls towering above our heads. Owls and ravens have build their nests on the ledges of these walls. Once at the bottom of the wash, we hiked downstream through the meanders of the canyon.
Thanks to everyone for helping to celebrate Eric's birthday!
Sharon in the slot.
Sharon in the slot.		 Raquel and Neville entering the slot canyon.
Raquel and Neville entering the slot canyon.		 Raquel sliding into the slot canyon.
Raquel sliding into the slot canyon.		 Entering the slot canyon - the wrong way!
Entering the slot canyon - the wrong way!
The Slot
The Slot		 Raquel
Raquel		 The sky from the slot
The sky from the slot		 A nest in the canyon.
A nest in the canyon.
Upward from the slot
Upward from the slot		 Slot Man
Slot Man		 Merle doing his thing
Merle doing his thing		 Merle
Merle
Palm trees in the desert
Palm trees in the desert		 SaltonSea2.jpg
SaltonSea2.jpg

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Guest 09-Feb-2006 18:17
Sharon,

The pictures look great. Like everyone having fun. Man you really did try to kill yourselves by entering the steeps part of the slots. Ha! Next time look for a marker someone always leaves some type of marker on the path to help us non hikers.
Raquel 07-Feb-2006 06:43
It was our first trip out to Anza-borrego and it was an eye opener of how much more we have to explore in our beautiful state.

Thank you Sharon and Eric for inviting us. Wishing Eric many Happy Returns.

Much appreciation to the bikers that were there we enjoyed your hospitality.
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