A Trip to the Beautiful Country

The next few days of summer would be spent seeing John and Kathy at their new place up yonder. So off I went!





And what a beautiful start it was...





Many fantastic views to see on the way - some of them iconic images, as if frozen in the past, like this one.





My first vista of la camp belle.






I saw plant life I didn't recognize. This one had pink blossoms and tall, narrow, spikes. Cool!






J and K on the pebble beach below the house.






A friend's abode. This saltbox structure started out life as a simple garage but was later equipped to be a complete living space. Cozy. Practical. I love the fact that the entire exterior covering, including the roof, is of one material. You guessed it - cedar. Gray can really work alongside the lovely colors that abound here in summer.






In contrast, another friend went the other direction, but still came out with a tasteful result. And beyond tasteful, it's impressive. The widow walk on top is striking from below and is an awesome payoff after climbing the staircases to 54 feet above ground level. Not being a fan of heights myself, I will admit to feeling a bit weak behind the knees as the owner described how he shingled the roof before the walkway and railings were even installed...yikes. The many windows that look out onto the ocean and the high ceilings on each floor create a sense of openness that completes this beautiful house.






Classical and on the coast. Can't beat it.






Descendants of Walt Disney are apparently building here as well!





One of the lights along the rocky, hazardous coast.





This is not a reed pond. It is a group of young trees driven into the ground by fishermen. The fish swim into the spiral arrangement and wind up toward the center. Then the nets are raised and the catch is made. Hmph. Ya learn somethin' every day!




So I saw some interesting things. But the most fun of all was just sitting and talking, sharing ideas and stories with great company. Not surprising. Definitely fun though! And reassuring. I hope I helped a little on the house, too. Love you guys.




Keep on goin'!




Eventually, that's what I had to do - keep on goin'. So I set out for home. Home. I'm on my way, kiddos! I'm on my way, Baby!





I gotta say...it's always nice to go home...but it's just that much better when you're biking.