Meanwhile...Back in Snohomish

By the time we returned from sunny California, it was beginning to be spring time in the PNW. So, I went for a short walk to see if I could find a few flowers to photograph.

Last Day in Monterey

While it was still pretty chilly, at least for me, we spent a few minutes on the beach before we headed to the airport and back home.

17-Mile Drive - III

There are many wondrous things to see along the shore of California. Here we found an isolated beach with California Seals out for a sunbathe.

Along the 17-Mile Drive

We took Seamus on a ride along the famous 17-mile Drive just south of Monterey. It was a beautiful sunny day with enough wind to make the sea a little interesting.

17-Mile Drive - II

Once in a while we find ourselves driven by forces out of our control. Sometimes we twist in the prevailing wind and feel lost. Other times, we do what this tree has done...bend with the wind and choose new directions for growth.

Monterey Bay Aquarium - II

Aquaria these days always have at least one tank (sometimes many) of jellyfish. These are lit in such a way to provide a strong contrast between the animals and the background.

Monterey Bay Aquarium

In April this year, we took Seamus to the Monterey Bay Aquarium during his spring break. There are still some old buildings preserved along cannery row.

Westport Beach

Since we are not big swimmers in any season, this visit to the beach in winter is great for us. A walk along an empty beach is always more fun than a stroll on crowded one.

From Symmetry to Shoreline

Our morning at the state park was park of our drive to Westport beach. But it was hard to leave this serene and symmetric place.

Ocean City State Park

Today, we have a fun exploration of reflections. While visiting Ocean Shores, WA, we stopped by the nearby Ocean City State Park and found a small inshore lake on a dead calm day.