Photo ABCs

Peter Sagan

Peter Sagan won an astounding five of eight stages in the 2012 Tour of California. It would have been six had the breakaway at Big Bear not succeeded. Here he enjoys his win after stage 8 in Los Angeles.

Robert Gesink

I watched the last four stages of this year's exciting Tour of California bicycle race, won by Robert Gesink. Here, he seals his victory with a win on the summit of Mount Baldy.

Turkey Vulture

A turkey vulture takes flight from a cardon cactus, just after sunset, south of San Felipe, Baja California.

Laguna Juarez Couple

This lovely couple has lived near Laguna Juarez for over 50 years, selling goods to travelers. They are the parents of the firefighter in yesterday's post. 

Laguna Juarez Firefighter

This young man lives near Laguna Juarez (Laguna Hanson) east of Ensenada, Baja California. He is a firefighter in the summertime. He and his wife also produce cheese (a local specialty) and sell quesadillas to travelers on the road to Laguna Juarez.

Ojos Negros

Downtown Ojos Negros, Baja California. 

Cactus Wren

A cactus wren, and nesting material, within the town of San Felipe, Baja California.

Osprey (and breakfast)

An osprey takes flight, south of San Felipe, Baja California.

California Quail

A California quail perches on a fencepost, just before sunset, watching over its covey. Photographed south of El Hongo, Baja California.

Bushtit

A bushtit takes flight. Photographed recently at Lake Murray, La Mesa, California.