Fire Restrictions

I did not get an “official” notice from the USFS, but signs were posted down here in the Silver Peak Wilderness Area today. It has been incredibly hot, very low humidity, so I am not surprised.

And now, for tonight’s sunset:

That’s the long view. Here’s the close up:

Have a blessed week, everyone!

bigsurkate

Appointed appellate counsel for indigent defendants (retired.) I have lived in Big Sur since 1984, first on the north coast, and on the South Coast since 1989.

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  • The foggy sunset makes me weep...I am homesick lately...and no matter where I go, or for how long, Big Sur is deeply my heart's and soul's home!!! Thanks Kate for posting this....

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