Views from Pebble Beach

Our final stop on our California trip was Pebble Beach.

While sitting in the lobby, I saw my husband on the nearest green and had to take pictures. 

The caddy told him after his shot that someone was taking pictures of him. 

He said, "Oh that's my wife, she's always taking pictures" :)

Each evening, a bag piper closed the course.

We could hear the lovely music in our room.

This is the Lodge at Pebble Beach

and the iconic 18th green.

I took pictures of him there too ;)

This friend kept me company while I waited for him to come in.

While he golfed, I went on many long hikes to enjoy the scenery.

The vegetation here is so different than the Midwest.

I really enjoyed taking the time to take it all in

so lovely

I loved the boardwalks that preserved the seascapes

and the art left behind by others

and the sound of the crashing waves as I walked

so peaceful

a new view at every bend

I made a few friends

along the way

that kept me company as I walked

can you see the sea lion at the peak of the rock?

and others playing in the ocean?

a few hermit crabs brought in with the tides

this tree has seen better days, but it is still beautiful.

the iconic lone cypress is still barely holding on,

but is amazing that it does from its precarious perch

I also met these new friends along the way

The community brings in goats for vegetation management

A much cuter and I would imagine more economical and environmentally friendly method than mowing.

Every day or two, they were moved to a new location and I would go hunt for my friends ;)

It was a lovely trip,

but I was oh so happy to see this sight from the plane

Sweet Home Chicago!

Thank you so much for letting me share my trip.

I promise that I will share some stitching in my next post...

For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.

~Romans 15:4

Blessings, Patti