365 days of images - - Day 318- Nov. 16, 2021 - Linda's Intuitive Images LMH -- Spontaneous Road Trip

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 Noelle (my daughter) and I had a breakfast date with our friend Jill  this morning at First Awakenings.  I started the day with a quick walk to catch some images.

We met Jill for a delightful breakfast and conversation.  I love you Jill and can't wait to get together again!  I didn't take photos, as I found myself enjoying my moment.  But I do have a photo of Jill in front of the aquarium.  We worked together there and have shared many laughs along the way.  

When Noelle and I got home, we impulsively decided to head to Santa Barbara to go to the zoo.  Lots of family memories there, we lived there for 10 years.  I met Phil there and it has always been a family favorite.  Noelle and I have decided to visit as many zoos as we can.  We threw ourselves together and headed down Hwy 1.  We stopped at Ragged Point, stretched out legs, ate lunch and enjoyed the view.

Then a walk in Cambria on Moonstone Beach.  I found myself surrounded with memories of Phil and I there.  Cambria was a stopping point and one of our favorite picnic spots when we traveled the coast.  Those memories bring a warm comfort and smiles.  Noelle patiently listens as I recount our adventures.  While we walked on the beach we came across a structure made from driftwood, it was a huge structure, I couldn't resist climbing in and taking an image...

In Cayucos I noticed the moon.  A quick stop to watch the sunset.

and posed in front of Ruddell's, they weren't open, but we will return.

We found a great deal on a hotel in Solvang, called Hotel Corque as we drove into town   When we arrived it turned out it was a hotel that my sister and I had partied at, while she lived in Solvang.  We had some pretty fun times there and lots of laughs.  Music, dancing and giggling as my sister and I often did.  I was impressed with room and the hotel.  The bed was comfy, we got a great nights sleep. We needed to because we had reservations first thing in the morning at the Santa Barbara Zoo.  

For Phil

I miss you.

I find the love and smiles you left me locked right in my heart.  They pop out as I visit all the places we loved so very much.  I smiled the whole day as I remembered our travels.  Noelle and I reminisced about our last visit with you to the zoo, awe Phil we both love and miss you.

365 days of images - - Day 315- Nov. 13, 2021 - Linda's Intuitive Images LMH -- Morning at Nepenthe

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My routine was changed up this morning.  I met my friend Patricia at the Barnyard and we headed to Nepenthe.  I looked up what Nepenthe meant and I was surprised to read: 

nepenthe • \nuh-PENTH-ee\ • noun. 1 : a potion used by the ancients to induce forgetfulness of pain or sorrow 2 : something capable of causing oblivion of grief or suffering.  Very apropos to my situation.  

I got to the Barnyard early, I wanted to take a moment to remember.  Phil and I spent a lot of time together shopping, dining and walking around the Barnyard as he went through treatments.  I loved taking photos of the roses around the property.  I stopped, smelled the roses and remembered Phil with great love.

No walking this morning, it is one day in a handful of days this year that I didn't walk.   We drove down the coast, talking, laughing and enjoying each other's company.  We arrived early to Nepenthe before anyone arrived.  I took the moment to walk around and take photos.  You can't beat the view, the staff is always kind, helpful and the food is fabulous.  Before Phil was diagnosed with cancer it was a favorite place to dine and drink.  There is a restaurant Nepenthe, Cafe Kevah and Phoenix shop.  We had a pastry and sat an enjoyed the view, then did a little shopping.  Highly recommended!!!!!

For Phil

Miss you!