Dylan had yet another field trip this past week, this time to Natural Bridges. We got lucky with the weather — we finally got to see some much-needed rain and more was scheduled for the rest of the week, but we got a break on Wednesday! Good thing, too, as this field trip was, of course, all outdoors.
We only saw maybe 3 or 4 Monarch butterflies (still too early to see much of them), but, since we were there at low tide, we saw lots at the tidepools.
Dylan, ever the charmer, got plenty of personal attention from the young docents!
As always, I learned something new. This time, we found a new path to the far side of the tidepools which passed by a lovely private beach!
Natural Bridges used to have 3 bridges out there! When I was a student at UCSC, there were 2 bridges left. I think I was back in Santa Cruz (post-grad school) when the second bridge eroded away, but I can’t remember for sure….Still, it is a beautiful sight with just the one left standing (for now!).
I sometimes wonder what it would be like if I didn’t go on these field trips with Dylan — who would he hang out with? Would he get left behind (he’s still slower-moving than most!)? But, I don’t care to “find out”…going on these field trips is like having a little one-on-one date!
