Wednesday, October 3, 2018

I Like Thursday #102 - Wandering

When we are on vacation, Mike and I like to wander.  And this week we are wandering through Monterey, California, (and the nearby city of Pacific Grove, too) and enjoying every minute of it!

Portola Redwoods State Park - a lovely quiet spot, way off the beaten path!


Such amazing old trees!


The tide pools in Pacific Grove - 


I like tiny treasures!


A few sea stars showed themselves to us.



I loved seeing otters!


And being a good fabric collector, I had to wander through a local quilt shop, Back Porch Fabrics, to see what I could find.


We like visiting John Denver's rock, too.

On October 12, 1997, John Denver's experimental aircraft crashed into the Monterey Bay.  This is a very simple memorial for him.


We really like the Monterey Farmers Market.  Look at these berries!

And they are Yummy!

Everywhere we look, there are huge succulents growing.  I think they are so neat!


The week is going by fast already, but it's not time to go home yet.  We'll enjoy a little more wandering before we have to go!

Happy Thursday!  Join me over at Not Afraid of Color for lots more I Like Thursday posts.








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14 comments:

  1. Siouxzq64@gmail.comOctober 4, 2018 at 4:39 AM

    I like what you see when you are wandering.

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  2. Libby in TNOctober 4, 2018 at 5:28 AM

    That's a beautiful part of our country. I'll be flying to the Sacramento area tomorrow, possibly the closest you and I will ever be.

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  3. Vicki in MNOctober 4, 2018 at 5:44 AM

    Oh how I wish I were on vacay!! But I will live vicariously through your pix, thanks for sharing:) I could watch otters for hours, they are so cute.

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  4. LindaOctober 4, 2018 at 6:07 AM

    How fun! My husband and I took a business trip in that area (back in the 90s), and it really is beautiful. You didn't mention your "traveling hexies". ;)

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  5. debOctober 4, 2018 at 6:45 AM

    Thanks for sharing!

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  6. Mary in Peoria HandmadeOctober 4, 2018 at 7:06 AM

    Oh my-I have fond memories visiting Monterey and staying in Pacific Grove in the 90's with my ex husband. We had a wonderful trip. That area is so peaceful. Thanks for sharing those beautiful trees, too!

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  7. LA PaylorOctober 4, 2018 at 8:14 AM

    beautiful pics, and love your hexies

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  8. Home Sewn By UsOctober 4, 2018 at 8:59 AM

    Hi Diann! Oh my, those berries look fabulous. And so out of season it would seem, but not there! The succulents look a little out of place near the ocean, don't you think? Enjoy the sights and safe travels. Happy Thursday to you! ~smile~ Roseanne

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  9. PaintedThreadOctober 4, 2018 at 9:22 AM

    Ooh. Tall trees! And limpets! Those berries look delicious. Mmm....

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  10. piecefulwendyOctober 4, 2018 at 9:50 AM

    You wander well! I'd love to see otters in the wild, and I didn't know about the memorial to John Denver. Thanks for sharing!

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  11. SuzanneOctober 4, 2018 at 10:28 AM

    Monterey and the surrounding area is so beautiful. I love tide pools.

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  12. Barb NeiwertOctober 4, 2018 at 10:38 AM

    Great place to wander! Enjoy the rest of your vacation.

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  13. ShannonOctober 5, 2018 at 3:31 PM

    I LOVE tidepooling in pacific grove! We're usually there in the spring and we didn't see any otters this year but have in the past. You guys found such cool stuff- that star fish is awesome. Have a great trip!!

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  14. LouiseOctober 9, 2018 at 6:18 AM

    Oh my goodness, I'm in Monterey this week, too!! I sure wish we could meet for a cup of coffee but I'm doing full time caregiving of my Dad and I hardly even have time to check a few blogs, alas. Thanks for sharing your photos to help me feel like I got to see a bit of the natural beauty here. Enjoy the rest of your stay; Monterey is a special place :)

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