Our campsite was in sight of the lake but about twenty steep feet above it. We managed to get our kayaks down to the lake without falling and met Kathy and Mary Lou at their campsite. It was a beautiful day as we leisurely explored the lake. They had paddled here often and knew what birds frequented the lake and where to look for them. There were several species of herons and we managed to see some night herons sitting in the tall trees on the far side of the lake. The great blue herons were standing in the shallow water and there were plenty of cormorants as well as kingfishers. A pair of red-tailed haws were circling overhead. We explored all the nooks and crannies of the lake while continuing to catch up on our lives.
We stayed out on the lake until late afternoon before coming in and cleaning up. Kathy drove us to a little restaurant in Rio Rico where we had Italian food instead of Mexican for a change. They also wanted to show us a shortcut to their house so we wouldn't have to drive all the way into Nogales but as we were coming back I noticed that the one-way bridge had a weight limit of ten tons so we won't be able to go that way anyway. It was another fun day with friends. The more we travel, the more important our friends in different places become to us. It is always great to reconnect with them if only online but more special to see them in person.
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