Shorts and Sweatshirt Weather



A walk on the beach.  A long bike ride on a path along the ocean.  Oysters on the half shell, calamari, lobster rolls, fish tacos, crab.  Spending time with good friends.  Falling asleep to the sound of "real" waves (not the ones on my alarm clock at home).  Wearing shorts and a sweatshirt hoodie.  Priceless.






Spending some time getting away from the desert heat.
I hope you are enjoying your summer as well. 

Becca

Comments

Catherine said…
Wow ~ now that looks like a holiday being by that beautiful ocean! I like your photo of the twisty tree. Hope you are enjoying your time ~ it looks like you are! :)

Have a Happy week Becca!
xo Catherine
July 26, 2010 at 4:37 AM
andrea creates said…
Oh how I miss California-thanks for sharing the photos :)
July 26, 2010 at 4:48 AM
Unknown said…
Now that sounds like the perfect Vacation.... Love your pictures..

Hugs, Linda
July 26, 2010 at 7:03 AM
Numinosity said…
Beautiful photos, I remember going there almost 30 years ago!
And thanks for the "Pink Moon" in my ear.
Have some seafood for me please :)
xoxo Kim
July 26, 2010 at 1:19 PM
~Lavender Dreamer~ said…
WOW! Is that REAL? What gorgeous scenery....and the ocean is my favorite place to be! Just beautiful! ♥
July 26, 2010 at 2:01 PM
Pamela said…
California Dreaming!
Beautiful photos Becca....
My kind of vacation and my kind of food!! I am so there!
Have a great time!
Pamela xo
July 26, 2010 at 5:09 PM
Lori said…
Wow- I love these pictures. Your blog is GORGEOUS!
July 26, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said…
Beautiful area, Becca... and your photos are just gorgeous!
July 26, 2010 at 11:00 PM
Lemon Lane Studio said…
There is nothing more beautiful than the California coastline. Beautiful pictures!
July 27, 2010 at 9:41 PM
Lynn Stevens said…
What a wonderful time you must be having! Wiosh I could hit the road so to speak!
July 29, 2010 at 9:31 AM
maría cecilia said…
pretty much the same as our coast in Chile... well, is the pacific after all.....
August 5, 2010 at 5:06 PM
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