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We had a pretty quiet weekend. Chris went on a bike ride around Santiago Canyon with some buddies on Saturday. I slept in. This morning we got an early start and headed up to O'Neill Regional Park with Bailey.
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Despite the fact that it looks like he's watering the bushes, Chris is actually deciding which trail we're going to take.
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It's been really hot lately; too warm for Bailey's backpack. He's not a warm-weather pup.
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What's your opinion: Is this a horse or a dog? We passed it (along with Bailey) while exploring new trails.
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Any ideas on this plant? It has orange squash-like flowers but round, watermelon-looking fruit.
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This was the find of the day. Chris was on fire; not only did he find this tarantula but he also discovered a flattened
western fence lizard. I think we have a budding biologist on our hands!
Too bad it was only the legs; the rest of the body had been devoured by various other critters. (double click on the photos for a closeup)