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Roads to nowhere

Posted on June 4, 2013 by meade101

OK, couldn’t resist one more post before hitting the road. Maps to me are like menus at fancy restaurants for others, I drool in anticipation. I like to find the roads to nowhere. However, all roads lead somewhere, even if … Continue reading →

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Surfing safari, Marin County

Posted on January 27, 2013 by meade101

The quest for surf. This time in Marin County, up on the ridge with binoculars. Thinking about heading down to Bolinas.

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Posted on January 15, 2013 by meade101

Miles of the San Luis Obispo coast, lovely and uncrowded, once part of Hearst Ranch, now in the state park system. Taken from the top of the Piedra Blancas lighthouse. http://www.amazon.com/Sea-Beside-Me-intimate-Californias/dp/0967252369/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1358191884&sr=1-1&keywords=with+the+sea+beside+me

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Fresh fruit and veggies

Posted on January 12, 2013 by meade101

Each summer, as I head toward Half Moon Bay, I’m drawn in by the sign saying, “fresh peas, no spray.” I always buy at least a pound of these very sweet peas, finishing them before I get to my destination.

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Brewhouse in Santa Barbara

Posted on January 8, 2013 by meade101

This, I believe, is not affiliated with the Brewhouse chain. It’s a small, intimate place with excellent ales and wonderful food, and it’s two or three blocks from Santa Barbara’s main beach. http://www.amazon.com/Sea-Beside-Me-intimate-Californias/dp/0967252369/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1357678730&sr=1-1&keywords=with+the+sea+beside+me

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Mother and Joey in SF

Posted on January 3, 2013 by meade101

At the San Francisco Zoo, mother kangaroo and her little joey pose for the camera. There is lots to do in SF, but a couple hours at the zoo is a nice diversion. http://www.amazon.com/With-Sea-Beside-Me-Californias/dp/0967252369/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1357235545&sr=8-1&keywords=with+the+sea+beside+me

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Moss Landing Sunset

Posted on January 2, 2013 by meade101

Moss Landing, at the center of Monterey Bay, is one of my favorite communities, with great surf, excellent seafood restaurants, a cool harbor and fun kayaking. Walking the beach at Sunset is a joyful experience. http://www.amazon.com/Sea-Beside-Me-intimate-Californias/dp/0967252369/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1357148712&sr=1-1&keywords=with+the+sea+beside+me

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Pfeiffer Beach

Posted on January 1, 2013 by meade101

Take a narrow, two mile drive down to one of the most scenic beaches on the Big Sur coast. Used to be free, but now, like so many places, you have to pay to park. However, it is scenic, and … Continue reading →

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Oso Flacko

Posted on December 31, 2012 by meade101

North of Vandenberg AFB; south of Pismo, this lovely lake is backed by some great dunes, and the path goes all the way to a rarely used stretch of beach. With the Sea Beside Me: An intimate guide to California’s … Continue reading →

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B Bryan Preserve

Posted on December 28, 2012 by meade101

No, I wasn’t visiting Africa, rather Point Arena, CA. The B Bryan Preserve protects endangered African hoofed animals. This is probably one of the most interesting places I’ve ever stayed. Find out in Ch8, With the Sea Beside Me: An … Continue reading →

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