I was surprised to see these trees blossoming in the California Central Valley near Lost Hills. The area has been so dry I wasn’t sure they could survive. I’m not sure what they are…signs in the area advertise home-grown almonds and pistachios (and pie and fudge!). I’m still looking for the fudge trees.
Does it get more American than the Coke truck in front of the American Revival Company? PLUS, the American flag and the California flag, all in the historic Monterey Canning Company building on Cannery Row in Monterey, California. Hey, Steinbeck!!!
I hate to keep being such a cliche, but I just can’t help being thankful for everyone and everything in my life when I walk outside after a delicious lunch with delicious friends to a view like this. I’m a lucky girl.
Photo by Stephanie Roberts, http://ObsessiveHobbyist.com
You gotta love beach towns…casual, laid-back, friendly. There was a Welcome sign in the yard of the garage sale, a guy playing the guitar and singing on the porch, and…a bucket full of FREE cold beer.
There were dozens of beautiful painted landscapes scattered around the yard and when I asked the guy who the artist was, he replied, “My mother. Don’t tell her I’m selling them.” Then he winked and pointed to a woman across the yard, who laughed (the artist/mom).
I really want to live in Summerland, California.
Photo by Stephanie Roberts, http://ObsessiveHobbyist.com
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