Candy Cap mushrooms are abundant this year, and a bonus sunset photo, as photographed by Amy Ruegg.

Candy Cap mushrooms are a delight to find. David Arora writes in "All That the Rain Promises and More" that they are abundant under pine and oak. Last Saturday, Amy Ruegg photographed two of these members of the Lactarius family on a trail at The Sea Ranch.

She also photographed this beautiful sunset at Pebble Beach, TSR.

Thanks to Amy for allowing me to share her photos with you here.

Sunny and mild, temps in the 60's today. We know it won't last but we're enjoying the warmer, sunny weather for now!