Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Our California Vacation

Santa Barbara, California was calling our name this last weekend. We headed there for a wedding and some fun with great friends from Alaska. I, of course, worked a hike into the trip. We did a hike called the 7 Pools, and made it to that location. The water level wasn't very deep due to lack of rain in the last week, but it was still really beautiful.
Brian on our hike

The landscape is a little different than Oregon. Very dry, no tall trees in this area.
While hiking, Brian was desperate to find and catch a lizard. When he finally did, we were all surprised when the lizard did the only thing it could to escape...release it's tail. We all laughed and watched the tail twitch for a few seconds without it's owner.
The lizard's tail

We made it to the beach just once on this trip. Brian and a friend, Daniel both went and played in the waves. Just a little too cold for me though!!!




Saturday morning before the wedding Brian and I headed out to a park about 5 minutes from Solvang, California. Solvang is a beautiful little town surrounded by wine country. Quite the tourist destination.

Here is some of the countryside.

Dan and Brian, we are waiting to meet up with friends. 

A picture of one of the many cool buildings in Solvang.

I will blog next about the wedding and the amazing venue. Although I just realized I don't have a picture of the bride and groom!!


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