2 Miles Inland

Everyone once in awhile the mainland competes with the ocean.  Today was one of those occasions.  After having endured temperatures in the 50's and 60's for the past few weeks, today hit a high of 70.  I took advantage of it and went off for a trail run over my lunch hour.

Low and behold a young bobcat had the same idea.  Los Penasquitos Canyon is home to many mammals, but it's rare to see anything other than rabbits and an occasional deer sighting.  Yet, as I rounded a turn, there he was, just padding along the trail towards me.  We started about 50 yards apart and closed to 25 yards before he decided to escape into the brush. 

How lucky am I to have the ability to run and to be in yet unspoiled areas where wonderful events like today can happen.  Below is not my picture, but it was the best example of what he looked like.