Day 42: Sun and Sand (2/16/22)

 It is amazing to wake in morning, step out of the trailer, and see the wide expanse of marine blue shimmering in the distance. This is the most beautiful camping spot we’ve had on our trip so far. I hopped on my bike before breakfast to ride through the tent campsites and stand on the top of the bluff overlooking the ocean at high tide. The perfect way to start a day: full of peace and beauty.

We’d talked about going back to the YMCA today, but decided that the gorgeous weather dictated that we enjoy this place instead. Feeling a bit tired, I napped before lunch while Phil did his long beach trek, then I set out for a shorter walk down to the point. At low tide it’s possible to walk around the point without getting pounded by breakers, but I opted instead to sit on a rock and call a good friend. 



Feeling tired and a bit chilled, I headed back and napped again before dinner. Phil finished his steak dinner from last night, and I had no energy to make anything except cold cereal (good old Raisin Bran). I pushed myself to get some pictures of the soft, pastel sunsets of the California coast, standing for half an hour in a stiff breeze to capture the luminous beauty.




Back at the trailer, I went straight to bed with chills and fatigue. I was in pajamas and bed by 6:45–a new record that I’m not exactly proud of. Hopefully tomorrow I’ll feel better.



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  1. UnknownMarch 7, 2022 at 7:33 AM

    Beautiful pictures edi. Hope you are feeling better
    So miserable to be away when so sick

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