We got the all clear, spent a few more days chilling, and then headed out. It was about 10 or 15 minutes before sunset the night before leaving. Susan had gone to Manglaralto and was meeting us for dinner in Montañita. Eric, the Quebecois plumber who lives in the casita behind the house came in and […]
Blakey was a great tour guide, exploring Santa Cruz and its surrounding area with us. We drove up to UC Santa Cruz. I didn’t get photos, but the place seemed like a ski resort without snow. The buildings didn’t look anything like any college I’ve ever seen. It is located on top of a mountain, […]
Capitola is a beach town nestled just south of Santa Cruz, California. One of its most notable characteristics is the surfing. Monterey Bay’s north end curls at one end of the town, causing the waves turning into the coast to be good for surfing. The rocky cliffs and narrow beaches, on the other hand, make […]
We went down the Pacific Coast Highway in Northern California for a while. We went through the seaside cities of Fort Bragg and Mendocino. The waves were huge today. It is also a little eerie when entering “tsunami zones.” Click on picture for slide show:
Ellen and I did some exploring. First we went up to check out the move of the Gay Head Lighthouse. We then headed down to Philbin Beach. We were able to park in the local parking lot, reserved for residents. Heady stuff! Especially if you are driving a car befitting a local (well over 100k […]
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