The Birds
A noisy gang of crows descended on the neighborhood just before sunset in a display reminiscent of Hitchcock. There were hundreds, and I have never seen anything like it. Some…
A Low Impact Weekend
I had two planned tasks: pickup provisions so I don’t have to drive and wash the car by hand. Missions accomplished. For dinner, steamed white potatoes, carrots and Brussels sprouts,…
A Late Korean Breakfast at Surisan
Surisan was just on the other side of my hotel. I actually booked the reservation online a week ago. I was texted thirty minutes before I was to show up…
The Scenic Route to San Francisco
After spending thousands of dollars getting my aging vehicle operating like new again, a road trip was needed to prove all the money was worth it – Pacific Coast Highway…
A Natural Bridge
This is a favorite spot in Santa Cruz – so much that the state charges one to park here. But there is a caveat – park in the above-the-park viewing…
The Endless Summer
I was a kid when I saw that movie and was mesmerized by it, except for the fact that the surfer boys were just too squeaky clean (like blond versions…
Fambrini’s Farm
Here’s a few shots from my short hike back on Pac Coast Highway after an awesome hike at (really above) Bonny Doon Beach. I drive past this place every weekday…
A Friday Afternoon Walk on Bonny Doon Beach
The gourmet chefs get a much-needed reprieve on Fridays, as they don’t have to prepare dinner. With no free late meal today, there was every reason to leave at a…