OCT 23, 22 .. HERE WE GO (2/2) .. ANOTHER LOOK BACK IN TIME THANKS TO PATTI .. MORRO BAY, CALIFORNIA

In our previous post, we focused solely upon The Morro Rock. 

There certainly is a lot more to see in Morro Bay than just its massive and impressive rock!

So in this post we will revisit the wonderful Beach At Morro Bay.

En route to Morro Beach we passed through some very pleasant scenery.

Morro Rock in the distance and Morro Beach in the foreground.

Yes there are dangers present at all beaches.

If you have any experience with the ocean and its undertow you understand !

The wonderful Morro Beach and the Sea Gulls !

The Sea Gulls are actually quite 'tame' !

Well hello little Squirrel! What are you doing on the beach?

Whoa little squirrel ! YOU have friends and relatives for our friend Pamela (who drove us here to Morro Beach) to feed !

Sweet !!

Pamela also enjoyed our visit and snapped quite a few photos herself !

It sure was one pleasant and idyllic day as we enjoyed at Morro Bay!!

Below is the sign on the back of the above bench.

Yes, in the background below is The Morro Rock.

There is a very nice, a very special, monument at Morro Beach.

THE FISHERMAN'S FAMILY SCULPTURE

Dedicated to .. "THOSE WHO WAIT" .. 

THE FAMILIES OF ALL MARINERS ..

It was such a happy visit. Everyone was having a great time!

I want to say ..  "Thanks again Patti for giving me the impetus to re-visit our Morro Bay adventure back in mid-March of 2020."

Cap and Patti

OCT 20, 22 .. HERE WE GO (1/2) .. ANOTHER LOOK BACK IN TIME THANKS TO PATTI .. MORRO BAY, CALIFORNIA

Patti is an avid reader. 

Patti loves her newspaper but she mostly loves her books. Patti is now on her fourth kindle and she is an avid member of Book Bub.  Patti also goes to our local library and checks out hard cover books as well. 

Patti recently read a true story titled : Bodie ON THE ROAD, travels with a Rescue Pup (Bodie) in the Dogged Pursuit of Happiness written by Belinda Jones.

Patti was particularly fascinated with the below excerpt centered along the Central Coast of California and read it to me.

"The classic road to Cambria would be Highway 1 past Morro Bay with its Gibraltar-esque rock and trio of industrial chimney stacks..

I absolutely adore the gold and green of the Central Coast. The hills look so strokeable here, like they're swathed in suede. On closer inspection I see they're actually a mix of long tickly blonde grasses and mown-short prickles, interspersed with robust vegetation. Bodie and I have pulled into one of the lookout points, parking tantalisingly close to the edge, but something about the Midas touch of the sunlight and the dune-like slopings surrounding us creates a soothing environment. I let my gaze tumble down the valleys and gamble up the other side, roaming widely. Then, as my vision extends to the sea, I realise I can see all the way to Morro Rock.

These moments are transient. All you can do is fully embrace them and then try to carry them onward with you."

Patti and I visited Morro Bay during the middle of March 2020 when the Covid-19 pandemic was gaining momentum. We were staying in Lompoc, California, South of Morro Bay. During our short visit to see long time friends there, we all viewed Morro Rock and the coastline so, inspired by Patti's reading, I decided to revisit it.

Here we go with a few photos of Morro Rock.

Now we will show our approach to The Morro Rock as we began our visit.

And there you have it ! Morro Rock, in the bay at Morro Bay, California.

In our next post we will show some more scenes from Morro Bay.

Cap and Patti

OCT 16, 22 .. LET'S TAKE A SHORT TRIP TO BRAZIL ..

Loran, our very good friend down in Phoenix, Arizona, was born in the United States. He lived in Brazil during his formative years from ages 11 to 19. Loran has a great love for Brazil and has numerous family members who live there permanently.

Loran visiting Brazil this past September / October.

Loran spells Brazil with an 's' as in Brasil. This is how Brazil is spelled in the Portuguese language.

It is very VERY HOT during September, in Phoenix, Arizona. In Brazil, September is in the early spring and the weather is (to quote Loran) gorgeous! Each year, to get a little respite from the Arizona heat, he goes South to Brazil for approximately one month.

Loran visits the city of Salvador, in the Brazilian State of Bahia.

https://www.google.com/maps/@-16.2508465,-54.7297453,5z

Can you find Salvador on the above map? It is on the Eastern Coastline of Brazil. IF you're trying to find Salvador on your smart phone, it takes 'a little doing' to do so!

Loran was so kind as to send us the below photos taken during his recent visit.

Absolutely magnificent churches!

How about a trip to a local, outdoor market!

Some floral scenes taken in Salvador.

Thank You So Very VERY Much Loran for sharing with all of us your photos of Salvador, Brazil.

Cap and Patti