Day 212. Crossing the Bristol Plains of El Segundo.

Wednesday, January 14th. A warm day. Winds out of the Southeast. We depart for Sesame Rojo (known to the rest of the world as Red Sesame, an Asian fusion restaurant), conveniently located next to Bristol Farms. Hosea and I place our order and embark on the short but easy trek to the Upper Samples Plateau of Bristol. 

In the distance, an unusual sight. A feeding. Some kind of salad with good roquefort cheese and a delicious raspberry dressing. We approach cautiously, eagerly, hopeful it is not some mirage on the Bristol Plains. It does not vanish, and we sample. Excellent! The hunt is already a success.

Next, the customary selection of cheeses and crackers round out the safari. Coffee hit the spot: a sample sized, hot cup of Major Dickason's Blend. (Who is this Major Dickason? Is he one of ours – a friendly – or perhaps the leader of a rogue safari? We could not discern on this day. Note for future safari: question a Bristol Farms employee for information on this Major Dickason.)

Tomorrow is another big day. Must rest up (at work). For now, satisfaction.