Tuesday, April 27, 2021

365 days of images - - Day 117 - April 26, 2021 - Linda's Intuitive Images LMH -- Footloose and Fancy Free - Hwy 1 Here I Come


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What a day!  It started with sunshine!  It was beautiful and I loved my walk.  Morning color!  It has been gray lately, I was happy to see orange sunrise skies as I started walking.




The magic carpet looked pink and fabulous.










Sea Weed was luminous.  








Springtime is one of my favorite times of the year.  Phil and I would travel when the weather was like this.  Then all of a sudden I knew I needed to drive down the coast. 







After I finished my 6 mile walk, I ate breakfast, packed a lunch and headed south on Hwy 1.
Elephant seals danced in my head.
As I drove all the wonderful memories of our adventures flashed by me.  I was worried going to our old stomping grounds might make me sad, but I found joy.  I smiled, cranked up Aretha Franklin and enjoyed my day.
My first stop was the elephant seal beach.  It was full of very lazy seals and they were molting. 











Then I spotted a trail that headed up the coast, it said it would be 2 miles to get to the end.  I have seen the trail before but conditions never allowed the hike.  I headed out for adventure!  What I got was the trail to myself, wildflowers blooming everywhere and a peace.


Along the trail there were outlooks allowing viewing of the elephant seals.








Self pride overwhelmed me.  I can feel the "old" Linda coming back.  The energy, the adventurer and one that smiles, she came out!  It was another 4 miles to the 6 I had already walked.  Phil and I often went to San Simeon.  I had moments of tears, but they were quick.  What I found was the joy that Phil left me.  I still felt him with me, it was like he was along for the ride.  I was a very lucky woman to have known such love, what memories I have.  We had an amazing story and I'm grateful.

Hearst castle on the hill.


San Simeon was quaint and pretty.  Phil and I loved to eat there at the restaurant.  This time I made a peanut butter sandwich and just allowed a sense of accomplishment sit with me.




I stopped a couple of times on the way home to enjoy the view.




Then to one of our favorite stops, Big Sur and what I found in myself  was courage, love and happiness.
What a damn wonderful day.  I walked again - and guess what?  I was exhausted when I got home.  I had to finish my blog this morning and now I need to pull the next blog together.









For Phil
I miss you.
Today was one of those day that I allowed myself to appreciated the nuances of our relationship.  Weren't we lucky to find each other, love and have so much fun.
I love you!
The memories whirled about me surrounded by love, happiness and hope.
Every moment treasured.











You left me with a heart of love and beautiful memories.





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