In the two weeks since I posted from the coast, my son and I have finally returned from our trip. We didn’t actually stay for two weeks but we did turn two days into four. We didn’t really need an excuse to overstay our plans, but I did end up with computer problems and thought “I could go home and have computer problems or I could have them right here on the coast.” Really, the coast is a much better place to be when you cannot use your computer.
Frederick and I took a “self-portrait” on the beach in Cambria.
I am remembering the coast because it's been a bit tough around here since we got back. We were all sick for a few days and thought that was terrible. I knew I would be posting about raw milk and thought that was terrible too. Life has a way of putting things in perspective: we received word that a family member had six months to live, about ten days ago now. Five days ago we were told he had one week and he lasted another day and a half. The generation above me is struggling quite a bit, though the family is expecting a much-anticipated baby this very week. Thank God for babies.
This is one of those times when you have to focus on taking care of yourself and your family. We're behind on everything (as usual), including our commitments on this website. I was just looking at pictures from my son's birthday party Sunday (because cute kids always help) and found some cool pictures from our trip to the coast.
At the coast, we found a great smoked fish place that served a memorable smoked salmon salad. I ate my salad and Frederick his salmon taco as we enjoyed the view of Morro Rock across the ocean.
We flew a kite in Cambria. When it’s really windy, it’s more work and exercise than I would have guessed. Good for me.
We found that the same Cambria wind will blow the hat off your head but if you stood still and enjoyed it, your hat would hover above your head for just a moment before it flew off entirely. That activity (and trying to catch it on camera) is good for at least an hour of entertainment.
Had I not been so relaxed and easy-going, the sign pictured at the bottom may have even bothered me. I called home and said, “Sander, gas prices are so high over here I may need to stay another night.”
This scenic view of the central coast is near my $4 million dream property – Williamson Act protected rural land that must be used for agriculture. I called a friend and said I was going to open a raw milk dairy but just needed about $7 million to get started. (For the record, it was a joke. I have had my fill of raw dairy issues lately.)
While we were enjoying this view, there was a couple perhaps on their honeymoon or perhaps just enjoying the coast for the first time. They were traveling in a convertible. As we began to drive away, I was struck by the view of them looking over the mountains and ocean, wind in their hair, next to their convertible. I drove over and offered to take a picture. The light was bright and it proved difficult for me to see the pictures on the little digital camera window. As I drove away, they were huddled over the viewer blocking the light and excited about the images. I wish I had one myself. I did note that I need to do the drive one day in a convertible.
Comments (1)
Hi Amanda, Welcome home! I'm just a little "green". So glad you got away for a rest with Frederick! He's a cutie. Read your article in "Organic Gardening" and I said, "hey I know her!" ;D
Sorry for your great loss. I know time heals all wounds and I know you'll get through this one too. But in the mean time, know that others are thinking and praying for you while it's still fresh.
Hugs and love
Posted by Diane | April 23, 2008 2:33 PM
Posted on April 23, 2008 14:33