How could I not love a post of my home state and a photo of the scrumpcious lunch? Just my kind of food. I'm drooling already.
I also resonated with the need for friends and familiarity to fill up the tank. It's so easy to be in California because I know where I'm going, how people drive and talk, and where I want to go. My long history there allows me to fold right back into it. Unfortunately, most of my friends have moved away. With the few I have, we indulge in our favorite California activities - hiking, the out-of-doors, hazy IPAs, and great food. This familiarity cuts down on the back and forth about figuring out what to do? The Yolanda Trail? Sure? Steep Ravine? See you there. The Matt Davis Trail? Yes, with a beer at the Mountain Home Inn afterwards.
Since my California friends have dispersed all over the world, I have many place to fill up my tank. And each time, all that history and Californianess shines through. And it feels just as wonderful no matter where we are.
What a wonderful description of your young adult life in Marin! And the ease of being there again... You are right about the network of friends from home being all over the world now, so we can fill up the tank in SO many places: what a blessing. There is something special about that Mt. Tamalpais watching over us that I never get tired of seeing whenever I am there. Maybe that spirit is what we all carry with us :).
I jumped over to your blog (how had I missed that one) and laughed out loud at the table of British expressions/American interpretations! Screenshot for posterity 😂
And regarding that chart: sometimes I laugh, and sometimes I just put my head in my hands, and think how could I be so clueless! But I muddle on, day by day!
Ohhh, thanks for this information about the series on Channel 5! We will look for it on catch-up once we return. Enjoy your visit and yes please, share the love. Hopefully next time you cross the Solent we can cross paths !
My daughter and I took a Spring Break trip to California last year. It was our first time and we had a blast. We went to LA, Joshua Tree, and San Diego. I loved the drives along the PCH and couldn’t get enough of the landscape. So different from South Florida. I hope to go back one day.
I read your post about that trip Susi. It is very different than South Florida, you are right! We have been to Joshua Tree and various visits and places in LA over the years. Even though I grew up in Northern California and we aren’t supposed to like SoCal, I always have! And one day we may make it back to Florida 🌴☀️!
How could I not love a post of my home state and a photo of the scrumpcious lunch? Just my kind of food. I'm drooling already.
I also resonated with the need for friends and familiarity to fill up the tank. It's so easy to be in California because I know where I'm going, how people drive and talk, and where I want to go. My long history there allows me to fold right back into it. Unfortunately, most of my friends have moved away. With the few I have, we indulge in our favorite California activities - hiking, the out-of-doors, hazy IPAs, and great food. This familiarity cuts down on the back and forth about figuring out what to do? The Yolanda Trail? Sure? Steep Ravine? See you there. The Matt Davis Trail? Yes, with a beer at the Mountain Home Inn afterwards.
Since my California friends have dispersed all over the world, I have many place to fill up my tank. And each time, all that history and Californianess shines through. And it feels just as wonderful no matter where we are.
What a wonderful description of your young adult life in Marin! And the ease of being there again... You are right about the network of friends from home being all over the world now, so we can fill up the tank in SO many places: what a blessing. There is something special about that Mt. Tamalpais watching over us that I never get tired of seeing whenever I am there. Maybe that spirit is what we all carry with us :).
Beautiful shot of the Santa Barbara bluffs!
I jumped over to your blog (how had I missed that one) and laughed out loud at the table of British expressions/American interpretations! Screenshot for posterity 😂
Thanks Patti!
And regarding that chart: sometimes I laugh, and sometimes I just put my head in my hands, and think how could I be so clueless! But I muddle on, day by day!
Good to see you recently!
It was lovely!
Such a lovely post, Sabrina!
In answer to your question: no, I've never been to California, BUT I'm going to be popping over to your beautiful island soon. Can I give it your love? Oh, and it was on telly last night - here's what the County Press had to say in advance of the broadcast: https://www.countypress.co.uk/news/23344955.isle-wight-channel-5-documentary-airs-tonight/
Ohhh, thanks for this information about the series on Channel 5! We will look for it on catch-up once we return. Enjoy your visit and yes please, share the love. Hopefully next time you cross the Solent we can cross paths !
YESSSSS! 🥳
My daughter and I took a Spring Break trip to California last year. It was our first time and we had a blast. We went to LA, Joshua Tree, and San Diego. I loved the drives along the PCH and couldn’t get enough of the landscape. So different from South Florida. I hope to go back one day.
I read your post about that trip Susi. It is very different than South Florida, you are right! We have been to Joshua Tree and various visits and places in LA over the years. Even though I grew up in Northern California and we aren’t supposed to like SoCal, I always have! And one day we may make it back to Florida 🌴☀️!