long weekend trip

I just got back from a wonderful trip along the coast. I love 3 day weekends! We meandered slowly down Highway 1, between San Francisco and Santa Cruz, taking in the wide variety of sea views.

We stopped in at the Natural Bridges State Beach and after a snack of pie by the beach, walked under the tall trees to spot some late monarch butterflies that gather there.

We enjoyed an afternoon in pretty Carmel, and a splendid tapas meal in Promesa, where I did a quick sketch.

I love staying in cabins in the woods and I enjoyed just standing and looking at the tall trees, in the early morning and evening, watching the light change.

Part 2 of our trip next week!