In all the hustle and bustle of the past week I realize I’ve forgotten to mention one of my favorite beach areas. I’ve talked about beaches in southern California and neglected the area around Monterey Bay. The city of Monterey rests at the northeast corner of a square nub of land that juts out into the sea. This nub is Monterey Peninsula. Two other
After my recent garden experience with native California plants, I felt the need for some flowers so I headed over to the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden in Arcadia. I wasn’t there to see the famous peacocks. I was there
Gardens in Southern California are very different from those I remember from the Midwest. In spring I think of daffodils and tulips, but that isn’t
Of all the places I visit in California, Yosemite National Park is by far my favorite and it calls me back every couple years. I’ve always gone in the spring and have yet to
I finally made the trip to the Graber Olive House. I’ve been considering it for weeks now, but just never quite went in that direction. I hesitated this morning because
Sometimes you just have to tell yourself to be brave and to go out and do something new. I followed my own advice recently and went to the mountains, Mt. Baldy in particular. It’s rather ironic that I
Isn’t it strange how you can drive through a neighborhood again and again and never really see it? Only when you walk it do you actually notice the details. I had this experience recently while out walking my dog. I’ve driven over
This last Pismo Beach post is purely for the doggy set, or for anyone interested in taking their pooch along on their travels. I’ve stated before that
Blue skies, expansive beaches, and frigid nights best describe my Christmas weekend at Pismo Beach. I don’t consider myself a beach person. Have I mentioned that before? I come from
