cazalea
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Hiking On A Helix, Part 1 Homes
Today we went out and walked on a mountain, in an area where we had driven but never walked. We put an offer on a house out here, several years ago, but didn’t pursue it. The roads are narrow, steep and there are no sidewalks, so you have to chose the lesser-traveled lanes (and be ready to step off the road). We were rewarded by clear skies, good sightings, and friendly conversations.
The general location is inland 15 miles and a bit north of downtown. We got off the highway when we could see clear skies above us and fog beneath.
I’d like to start with a few of the homes - keep in mind these steep, eastern-facing slopes were developed between the 1940’s and 70’s. The west side of the mountain was built upon earlier, as it faces the ocean and city. Anything newer is a remodel or new construction on an old lot. Bearing that in mind, here we go, looking up the hill:
Can you say “Cantilever”? (earthquake, hard rain’s gonna fall, etc.)
Too many oranges on their tree:
Big house!
There are plenty of long, low, California adobe-like homes.
Here’s generally what those houses are looking at:
Now looking out.
Southwest
To the West, there’s the pesky marine layer and fog that forced us 15 miles inland today.
Now looking to the East again.
Now, some architectural details that we saw along the way:
BLOCKS
A favorite building material from the period.
ROCKS
A dominant theme, as you will see
ART
If you have the time, please don’t go without finishing Part 1 and seeing Part 2. You won’t be disappointed. It’s only just past 9:01 on my Credor Mode Spring Drive Moon Phase
NOT ALL of the homes were on hillsides with views.
This is part of a massive, beautiful estate.
Because this is an expensive part of the suburbs, some of it non-incorporated, the homes are larger than in “the city” and you get more for your money.
Some new construction.
Those are too risky for me. I prefer my feet on solid ground.
Please go to Part 2.
Cazalea
Hiking On A Helix, Part 1 Homes
Today we went out and walked on a mountain, in an area where we had driven but never walked. We put an offer on a house out here, several years ago, but didn’t pursue it. The roads are narrow, steep and there are no sidewalks, so you have to chose the les...
Hiking on a Helix, Part 2 Animals
We had some nice spottings today. Four or five hummingbirds in all: FOUR amazing hawks! Starting with these two: Does the Eagle count? Butterfly Peacock At this point 8000 steps my feet were getting sore. Third hawk Object of the Hawk’s affection Cold-blo...
Don’t laugh, but the way you set up the sequence of photos with the hummingbirds then hawks, I actually thought the eagle was real for a moment when I got to that picture😳😆.
I was like “wow, he saw an eagle on a neighborhood walk!” Otherwise, amazing and unique ‘house on the hill’ architectures. I imagine these were all custom built initially, which I find impressive that people can have such creativity envisioning such homes...
I have seen eagles!
Remember, last April you commented on it About 10 miles from yesterday’s walk (as the eagle flies) These however are in Alaska For REAL eagle views, see Jackie and Shadow on YouTube ...
Yes, I recall now! The kids and I loved the nest cam, seeing the eagle sleeping at night and waking at sunrise. I always envision eagles perched and watching unseen from verrrry high up.
But my mind processed the fake eagle from the recent walk as coming down (very aggressively I add😲) into a residential front yard…which I guess is certainly possible in reality too, if the prey pickens are good😁. Nonetheless, you sequenced your pictures p...
Thanks for noticing
I do try to compose the story even though most of the time I deliver it as it happens.
It’s a suburb of San Diego; here’s more detail on location and watch
This shows you a bigger picture This is zoomed in More detail ...
You prefer the revolving house, if I remember correctly
Here it is, from below: Pretty crowded underneath. I looked up the house we were interested in; it has sold twice in the last 5 years. A nice Porsche in sales listing photos. A mid-century mountain cabin... ...
