October 1, 2009
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Last days in California...
Autumn signs in Alberta are frosty nights but in California it was ripening fruit and slight changes
in the color of the leaves....much surprised to find ripening pomegranates. 
One of my walks was through the UC Davis arboretum 
in down town Davis. Spanned by a series of bridges,
this park is dedicated to the different native species of redwoods 
and other conifers. 
Shaded cool spots very welcome....look closely at this black bumble bee
The ducks, of course, did not move much 
and this one was quite contented dozing on the creek. 
It has been with much reluctance that I left these warmer climates of temps in the 90's F.
Much enjoyed the backyard pool 
and moments in the sun 
but alas Monday was my final day. Last morning of my stay my wonderful hosts before taking off on their day of school and work!
Flew United leaving late afternoon Just outside of Sacramento on 30 minute flight,
similar patterns to the prairies Red colored fields below 
...possibly cranberries? 
Approaching San Francisco..overcast and foggy Deplaning in San Francisco, 
much cooler than Sacramento Had about an hour and a half in SF airport & 
caught a bite to eat in food court....last leg about 2 hours arriving midnight in Edmonton.
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