The Famous Hearst Castle in San Simeon

Miles of Lazy Sea Lions

Getting Into a Little Fighting Action

Central California Coastline on Hwy 1

Wild Iris Growing in Big Sur

Suzan Posing Before a Fallen Giant Oak Tree

Coast Redwood in Pfeiffer Grove in Big Sur

Brown Pelican Dancing on the Wharf Rail in

Pebble Beach, Carmel by the Sea

The Lone CypressTree on the 17 Mile Drive in

Pebble Beach - We Biked the Entire Drive

We rode the 17 mile scenic drive in Carmel on our bikes passing the ocean splashing in all directions across black lava rocks - then magnificent estates, where visible, of stonework and other fine masonry attached to sea cliffs, Cypress Trees, Redwoods, lush greens and meadows with brilliant flowers and driftwood on display – such opulence – then a passing storm drenched us and our ride became a bit more laborious. We later celebrated our journey at Fishermen’s Wharf with some world famous ‘chowda’ and other seafood delights.

Dining on Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey

Beautiful Scenery Along Hwy 1

Redwood Grove in Henry Cowell State Park in

Felton, Which is Near Santa Cruz

With Good Friend Monique, Who We Knew From

San Diego and Who Now Lives in Felton

We visited our gutsy and gracious friend Monique. She moved to Felton a few years ago from San Diego without knowing anyone – following a ‘calling’ to move to this community. She instantly connected to the way of life here (Healthy Spiritual Earth Mother) and has created a full life (and fulfilling we will add). Monique took us on a hike through a lush meadow and gigantic Redwood Trees to eventually view Santa Cruz far below. She also brought us

to Jose’s Mexican restaurant for a scrumptious dinner while Bluegrass Music (a live band) played in the background. We stayed in Monique’s quaint and so comfortable home in the country giving us a chance to all catch up ‘a bit’ and she also shared her Spiritual literature favorites. We hope she didn’t get into any trouble when we unlatched the chain at the end of her driveway. This road is blocked off – goes right to the main highway. Jim insisted on driving down it to save some time.

Dear San Diegan Friends Karen and Charles

Who Now Live in Watsonville

We visited our vibrant friends Karen and Charles in Watsonville - formerly from San Diego. Suzan had enjoyed many years of power walks with Karen mainly at Mission Bay and could not pass through Central California without saying hello.

Karen and Charles looked years younger – the Watsonville lifestyle definitely agrees with them. With Karen’s daughter and all of her adorable grandchildren nearby – along with a welcoming Church community - they assimilated fast into the area. We found their home beautifully decorated, full of warmth, color, positive energy and touches of love (all those photos of their families). They treated us to a delicious brunch and a walk through their neighborhood. We stopped at one home where Karen shared the following story. Two couples had lived next door to one another for 35 years and were best friends. When one couple decided to move to this retirement area-the others followed so they once again live next door to one another. One couple is in their 70’s and the one’s who followed – late 80’s. Never too late to begin again!