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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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