Our time in California has flown by. I love that Paul enjoyed the stomping grounds of my youth so much and that we were able to spend time with friends (old and new) and family. Next up is Orlando, Florida. We will road trip it there in the next few weeks and plan on stopping in Palm Springs, Tombstone, Austin, New Orleans, and possibly one more place along the way. I will share details here and on Facebook as soon as I have some.
We had planned on spending a bit more time here but that was not meant to be, and we are both ready for whatever is next. I am keeping an eye out for job opportunities and potential sits/rentals, and would love to hear from any Orlando readers. Below are my favorite California photos. I will probably be adding to them in the next few days. Please send me any that you would like me to share, California friends! Thanks for the memories . . .
The Three Amigas (Thirty Years of Friendship and Counting)
New Friends! The Ojai Ladies at Gjelina in Venice Beach
Bukowski Quote on Main Street, Ventura
Paul’s Favorite Spot at Azu
Lots of Classy Old Cars in Ojai
Anniversary #9 Selfie
Ojai Farmers’ Market
Paul and Giselle at the ranch on Old Creek Rd
Old Creek Ranch Winery
Old Creek Ranch Winery
The Farmer and The Cook in Meiner’s Oaks
Our Next Door Neighbor
Johnny’s on The Avenue
A Dog and His Truck
Someone’s a Little Spoiled
Soule Park Blossoms
USA’s Smallest Post Office
Working 9-5
Puppy Love
Almost Famous
Paul’s Birthday Spread
Libbey Park for the Storytelling Festival
Airstream Bar in Whole Foods (Oxnard)
Ojai Roasting Co on a Sunday
Deer Lodge Peace Sign
The Pier
An Upper Ojai Meadow
Helen’s First Birthday
Corrale’s For a Burrito
Weekly Hikes (See Prior Posts for Hiking Pics)
Life is Beautiful at Surfer’s Point
Christmas on Old Creek Rd
Kurt Vonnegut at Bart’s Books
Madrigali at the Ojai Storytelling Festival
The Ojai Playhouse
Yellow Truck on Main Street
OVAC Hiking Group at Horn Trail
Yoga and Wine at Majestic Oak Vineyard
Linda and Giselle at the River Bottom
Force of Nature at The Ojai Wine Festival
Lunchtime View at Soule Park Golf Course
CC (Club Cat) at The Ojai Valley Athletic Club
Smitty and Julija at The Lavender Festival
Lavender Festival Umbrella
Ojai Raptor Center
Lavender Lemonade Martini at Osteria Monte Grappa
Before I Die . . at Porch Gallery
Gay Pride at Libbey Park
The Oaks at Ojai
Ojai Museum
Ojai Music Festival Flag
The Arcade
Emily’s Cal Poly Graduation
Hanging Out at Porch Gallery
Meditation Mount
Meditation Mount
Meditation Mount
July Fourth Parade
July Fourth Parade
Bonnie Lu’s on July Fourth
Deborah on Her Phone at The Vine
Watching The Game at Osteria Monte Grappa
Surfer’s Point
Surfer’s Point
Surfer’s Point
Sadie and Erik at Los Cap
Dawn and Fancy Mike at Los Cap
Ojai Concert Series
The Star Lounge
Surfer’s Point
Live Your Dreams
The Breakfast Club at Sea Fresh
Lynn and Helen at The Vine
Private John E Concert
Cheers From Yours Truly
Classic Car Show in Ventura
Classic Car Show in Ventura
Classic Car Show in Ventura
Classic Car Show in Ventura
Rocker Mom
Beach Festival
Food Truck Love
California Carnies
Gallery 525
Ojai Yarn Bomb
Optimist Club at Ojai Day
Singing Gypsies at Ojai Day
Ojai Day Music
Jared, Tending Bar at The Vine
Jacob and David at The Vine
Puppy Love With Lori
Nigel and Kara at Taste of Ojai
Backyard Bliss
Helen on Halloween
Mom and Helen on Halloween
Yours Truly on Halloween
David on Halloween
Greg and Paul at The Vine
Singing at Smitty’s Place
Imagine at Monte Grappa
Ojai Christmas Tree
Tim and Bernie at The Vine
A Visit From Jonny
Sunset Over the Channel Islands
Helen and Mom at CoCo’s
Pool Shark Sami at The Hub
Ojai Retreat
Old Truck in Meiner’s Oaks
Book Ends in Meiner’s Oaks
Century 10 in Ventura
Pratt Trail in Ojai
The Ojai Library
Paul on Ojai Ave
The Ojai Vineyard Tasting Room
The Patio at Osteria Monte Grappa
Paul at Surfer’s Point
Helen in Her Woody Hat
Emily and Helen
Joey and Jasmine
Mom
Joey and Helen
Helen
Chalkboard Sign at Love Heals