Yoga in a Yurt and More…

This is my first morning and full day to be here in Big Sur, and I certainly started it out right!  I woke up before sunrise and walked the entire area in my robe and slippers with my big camera in tow.  This early bird got all the worms.  I saw the sunrise over the…

Twilight over Big Sur at Post Ranch

I woke up before sunrise (as I did every morning–to my surprise–on this trip) and went out on the balcony to experience the best views of the mountains.  Then I took a magical walk to see all the unique cabins and the changing colors of the sky over the sea.  Not a creature was stirring, not even…

Point Lobos

After breakfast in Carmel we headed to Point Lobos.  Point Lobos is a beautiful state park found in between Carmel and Big Sur. We trekked the entirety of it along the coastline witnessing many sea otters, sea lions, and seals sunning and napping on the rocks or rolling around playing in the water.

A heavenly place: Channel Islands National Park

At this point I can hardly imagine what we are getting ready to see today!  I have been wanting to visit Channel Islands for a many years now, and I am finally making it happen.   The day started out with a foggy mist but turned out to be beautiful weather for exploring Channel Islands National…

Welcome to TRUCKEE

This town is so rad! Coffeebar is the most popular coffee shop in town with a nice crowd inside and out.   Donner Lake was so serene and gorgeous on our stroll along the beach.  We also enjoyed gawking at the outstanding million dollar homes and cabins encircling the lake. High up on the hill…

An energizing start to a long day of baking and cooking gone bad

Started out the day with an exhilarating yet hot and exhausting run…so I earned this glass of Rose with lunch;) I have to support the local Ojai winery! Next up, baking cookies then preparing the pasta salad and shrimp cocktail for the big pool party tomorrow. If you’re wondering what the greenery is, that’s the…

Ojai Farmer’s Market

Ojai hike and a day of California culture

Today was a fun yet long and exhausting day…  I started the day out at 7:30am with my new (beans hand delivered yesterday after pre-ordering it Sunday from the farmer’s market!) Organic Peruvian roasted Centri Coffee.  I filled my mug to go, packed a day pack and beach bag,  and headed for the trail head….