The sun shines most of the days here in Southern California
as it does in Arizona
but not this weekend.
Yesterday was cloudy and then sunny and I went on a fantastic 8 mile hike
at Lake Poway which is one of the HUNDREDS of fabulous hikes in this area.
(my friend Judy gave me a big fat book of hikes for the San Diego area)
The thing I am most surprised about is how hilly it is here.
There are hills and hills and hills
and neighborhoods and neighborhoods and neighborhoods.
They all look similar to each other.
I get lost a LOT!
but that it ok.
I know that if I head west, sooner or later I run into that massive body of water
known at the
Pacific Ocean
and it is a mighty and powerful presence.
My hair is especially wavy
with lots of body
very different than my beloved desert existence.
I like it a lot.
Today was cloudy and chilly - I think the high was 60.
brrr.....
but people here run around in shorts and work out clothes
sleeveless, no jackets
even the little kids
brrrrrrrr.....
not this desert rat....
my body is accustomed to warmth
so I am FREEZING.
Today I explored Delmar, a small town on the water, several miles to the south of me.
One of my co-workers is living in a funky house about two blocks from the beach.
I'm jealous.
We went to some re sale shops and purchased a few items for work.
I'm homesick,
even though I was home last weekend and I'm only 5 hours away.
I made lots of phone calls.
My dear mother in Indiana, was just putting dinner in the oven,
I wish I was at my mom's for dinner.
Roast beef, carrots, potatoes, onions.
YUM
One of the grand old oaks on my hike yesterday.....
This was part of the art at the renovated library in Delmar
the Delmar Library
a larger view of the artwork at the library
love that historic California 101
it runs along the coast
I have seen groups of pelicans
maybe 25 or 30 flying in formation around sunset along the coast
it is a fantastic view.....
Being a girl from the desert,
the abundance of flora and fauna
are amazing!!!!
crosswalk
yours truly at the beach
what are those brown clumps on the beach?????
Yes, your hair looks great!
ReplyDeleteyou looked great and so relaxed. since we were talking while you were drivung around ifeel like i was seeing it all with you. loved the tree.....hjw
ReplyDeleteLove the hair, and the water.
ReplyDeleteAnd I also love your attitude.
I guess it's time to make a roast?
Xoxo
Hey Miss Espana.....yes, it's odd, I'm not all that far from home but I'm feeling a need for the comforts of home.....my mom's home...Sunday dinner. Roast beef with veggies, a salad, bread, and possibly chocolate cream pie - but first a big fat martini ;- 0
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