My Favorite Images from Week 7 of My Wanderings - Feb 14 -Feb 20, 2022 - Picturesque Solvang

My daughter, Noelle and I decided on a couple of nights in Solvang.  I love Solvang on so many levels - first off it is one of the most picturesque places I've ever visited. Then there are many wonderful memories attached to all my visits there since the early 1980's.  

My sister Patti lived there for a year and I lived in Santa Barbara when we were whippersnappers, in our 30's and full of vim and vigor.  The locals are a blast and there are many great night spots. 

As a family, my daughters and I have also enjoyed many visits to Solvang, each time being a new experience, there are so many things to do around there!  Donkeys, mini ponies and ostriches - oh my!

On one of the last visits with my husband Phil in Solvang (we visited there many, many times) was during a full moon.  I had a similar experience as I walked around Solvang and memories flooded back.  Walk I did, one day I ended up walking 11 miles - I enjoyed myself!

On the way to Solvang, we stopped to see the Sea Elephants in San Simeon, there are a couple of great viewing spots there.

What's new??  64 new experiences in 2022

A new experience for each one of my years on the planet.

#7 My new experiences this week was a breakfast at Cafe Dolce.  I had a breakfast sandwich that was amazing!  A patio, friendly service and delicious what more could you ask for?????

#8 A Bit of Denmark for lunch.  I had a mushroom burger and it was delicious.  The patio was warm and inviting.  

For a past Solvang adventure, please click the link below.

Mystical Moon on our adventure to Santa Barbara, Solvang, Pismo, Cayucos and San Simeon

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.