Sikes Adobe Farmstead to Del Dios Gorge
Day 1 of our crest-to-coast hiking adventure could not have started off better than it did! After lots of planning and re-planning (thanks to the weekend rainstorms), we began our hike at the Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead, located in Escondido. Everyone was excited as we started, and this energy helped us get through most of the day.
Throughout today, I witnessed beautiful scenes of green quilted mountains, glistening lakes and streams, interesting animals and insects of all types, all shining freshly from the weekend rain. Exploring all this with a camera in my hand and friends by my side is incomparable. I feel spoiled getting to continue this for 5 more days!
One of the best parts about today was discovering miles of trails that I can continue to use in my future. I've been recently discovering my personal desire for adventure and exploration. Through this San Dieguito River Valley trail, these desires are being beyond satiated. I believe I speak for my class here, as we all gain our own pieces of biophilia. It's only the first day, and I'm already hoping that more people will discover these trails and it's beauty!
- Erina Chavez
Student of The Adventure Team
Throughout today, I witnessed beautiful scenes of green quilted mountains, glistening lakes and streams, interesting animals and insects of all types, all shining freshly from the weekend rain. Exploring all this with a camera in my hand and friends by my side is incomparable. I feel spoiled getting to continue this for 5 more days!
One of the best parts about today was discovering miles of trails that I can continue to use in my future. I've been recently discovering my personal desire for adventure and exploration. Through this San Dieguito River Valley trail, these desires are being beyond satiated. I believe I speak for my class here, as we all gain our own pieces of biophilia. It's only the first day, and I'm already hoping that more people will discover these trails and it's beauty!
- Erina Chavez
Student of The Adventure Team