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The weekend in Santa Barbara could not have been more beautiful. When I left to return home on Sunday afternoon the temperature was 77 degrees farenheit (25 C). Here's a picture of Stearn's Wharf.
And here are a few beach shots for you.
Beautiful, isn't it? That's Santa Rosa Island you see on the horizon. It's one of California's Channel Islands.
Have I mentioned how much I love Santa Barbara?
When you're out on the pier, you look back at the town and it looks like this:
Or from the other side of the pier it looks like this:
I had a great time visiting with friends. I always go up there expecting to get a lot of reading and writing done. I should know better by now. Instead I get a lot of beach time, friend time, exercise (lots and lots of walking), and ... um, maybe a little wining and dining too. On this trip I "discovered" the best sushi restaurant I've ever been to. It was a lot of fun.
Sigh ... I came home to an overflowing laundry room and a list of to-do's that could stretch to another county. First and foremost, I'm finalizing details for tomorrow's awesome contest! I can't wait!
In the meantime, here's a sunset photo of Stearn's Wharf in Santa Barbara.
Excuse me...I'm drooling...
(sigh)
Warmth? Sun? Sounds so nice, so idyllic.
Enjoy it! Be well, 24.
Posted by: mama llama | January 12, 2009 at 03:08 AM
Now you're just showing off. Knock it off 24...or I'll be forced to fly across country and live at your house for a month!
Posted by: Alan | January 12, 2009 at 03:55 AM
It looks deserted, is 77 not warm enough for people to be on the beach?
Posted by: Wunderwoman | January 12, 2009 at 05:42 AM
It is beautiful. I was there once in another life (my 20's). I really loved it too.
Posted by: Linda | January 12, 2009 at 06:12 AM
I love, love, love Santa Barbara! It's one of my favorite places on earth. *sigh* I am so envious. I haven't had a beach fix in forever. I soooo need it. Thanks for the virtual beach fix, anyway. :)
Posted by: Midlife Mama | January 12, 2009 at 06:23 AM
Can't wait for tomorrow.
I should post pictures of our "beauty" just to contrast you...you look so warm and inviting - we look cold and scary!
Posted by: EricaB | January 12, 2009 at 06:46 AM
So, so, so BEAUTIFUL!
Posted by: Kelly | January 12, 2009 at 06:55 AM
Dude - I'm so jealous. And so homesick now. Beautiful pictures.
So glad you had a great time.
Posted by: phhhst | January 12, 2009 at 07:16 AM
I can certainly see why you love it there so much. Just beautiful! Makes me miss Southern CA. (Have I mentioned that I cried for a year after I left? Yeah, I was a whiney baby about leaving.)
Posted by: Donna in VA | January 12, 2009 at 07:43 AM
Ohhh Why oh why do I live in the MidWest???? Looks beautiful!
Posted by: Sarah | January 12, 2009 at 07:50 AM
California has areas of so much beauty.... It takes your breath away.
Posted by: Di | January 12, 2009 at 07:55 AM
So beautiful.
I'm so jealous.
Excuse me while I go to my corner and cry. Of course, I'll need my PARKA>>>CUZ IT"S FREEZING @$$ COLD HERE!!!!!
Okay...all better now.
Posted by: Nothing Fancy | January 12, 2009 at 08:30 AM
So... beautiful...
Thanks for the pics! It looks like you had a great weekend! I'm so ready for your contest :D .
Posted by: goodfather | January 12, 2009 at 08:31 AM
LOVE the wharf picture! Goodness, would you like to trade weather for a week or so? I just need a little refresher to get me through to March...
Posted by: Kristan | January 12, 2009 at 09:09 AM
Fantastic photos! It looks amazing. I could really do with some winter sun right now.
Posted by: Helena | January 12, 2009 at 11:52 AM
Come on with the contest already!
The pictures are beautiful. It was cloudy, cold, windy and dreary here today. It's 47 degrees right now and expected to get in the single digits by Wednesday. BBBRRRR
Posted by: Stepping Thru | January 12, 2009 at 04:10 PM
Great photos! Thanks for the virtual vacation.
Posted by: Smart Mouth Broad | January 12, 2009 at 06:58 PM
I so want to be there right now. Heck, I wanna be there for the rest of the week. The highs are going to be in the 20s. SUCK!
Posted by: Christine | January 12, 2009 at 06:59 PM
Pretty pretty pictures...can a beach ever look unlovely?
Posted by: thistle | January 12, 2009 at 11:23 PM
I wish I was there, or that weather was here. It's -1 for a high today here.
Posted by: Heather | January 13, 2009 at 07:08 AM