April 2nd through the 15th 2022
The spring is a beautiful time in California. The uniqueness of this place is that within
the span of two hours you can be soaking up the sun on a on the beach in Carmel
by the Sea, enjoying the granite cliffs and ocean views of Big Sur, playing in
snow filled valleys in Yosemite or cruising through the vineyards in Napa
Valley. Its impossible to not have your breath taken away. I lost mine too many
times to remember.
Looking back as I embark
on the final leg of the magnificent journey, I am learning so much about my self
along the way. Nature not only makes me feel better emotionally, it also helps
improve my physical wellbeing as well. Tension and stress evaporate. Being outside
continuously surrounded by this majestic landscape stimulates every one my
senses. I am overcome by the fresh scent
of the ocean, the vibrant colors of the flowers and trees, the texture of the mountains, the granite cliffs and green valleys under my
feet and the sounds of babbling streams or crashing of waves against the rock. I
am a different person here. Big Sur has
ingrained a connection to my spirituality. An association that I hope remains forever.
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Bagpiper at Spanish Bay golf course
The bagpiper has also
become a beloved tradition at The Links at Spanish Bay. The Spanish bagpiper plays every day, rain or
shine at approximately 5:00 pm
Fernwood Tavern~ a favorite lil hangout of mine Lemonade...go hard or go home.
Keyhole Arch Pfieffer Beach at sundown
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| Redwood Saplings |
I did a thing....planted a Redwood
This bird kept following me everywhere Western gray squirrels are all over the rocks.Point Pinos Lighthouse is the oldest continually operating lighthouse on the West Coast. She was first lit in 1855.
Waves were rogue today.
Carmel Highlands General Store~ This is my favorite daily stop. It is the closest to my house and has the friendliest and helpful staff.
Notley's Landing established 1914
St Francis of the Redwoods~ Little Catholic Church in Big Sur
I truly intended to go to mass but I got there early so I took a drive and.......l
et's just say I got sidetracked.😧😧
Sunday Funday at Big Sur River Inn
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Purple Rain Matt Nice~Best Bartender/Musician/songwriter. Check out Matt Nice and the Derls on Apple music.
You can stare at the Redwoods through the skylight in the bar at Fernwood Tavern
A warm fire on a chilly morning
Bird Rock
John Steinbeck Home-Salinas...again
Old Monterey Farmers Market
Calzone made in a Wood Burning Pizza Oven~delish!
Fruit Cup
Phils Fish Market~ Moss Landing. Named #1 Best Beach Restaurant by BBC Travel, featured on Food Network and have been written up several times in Sunset magazine and many other magazines and newspapers.
Sights along the way to Yosemite
California Cows....I just like taking pictures of cows
Groveland Ca~ little western ghost town right outside of Yosemite National Park.
Groveland Hotel
Pics of the hotel. It looked like a page out the 1800's. It was idyllic.
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She NEVER disappoints.💓
Yosemite Falls
Napa Valley
The dreaded HWY 101 between San Fransico and Monterey
Another beautiful sunset
Point Sur Light Station
Point Sur Light house
Flowers of Big Sur
Community Gardens are popular in Big Sur.
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This is my friend Jake Padorr. Jake keeps things going at the Henry Miller Memorial Library and is also happens to be an extraordinary musician. Check him out on padorr.org, Spotify or Apple
Music.
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