Off we went to the coast...a drive we had not done in some time. Time was spent noticing the many changes on the highway that had once been my daily commute. The photo above shows another hilltop gone...razed, cut clean to make way for new homes. The amount of traffic blew my mind. So many people and they are building new homes for more! So many valid concerns about roads and infrastructure, the environment etc. etc.
The air was so refreshing! The last time we were here was the day I donated the La Conchita quilt. It was winter and cold. Friday was really lovely. It smelled so good!
A few driftwood homes, the cries of seagulls and crows - along with the little song of a small bird too. I enjoyed seeing others there enjoying their day too.
Rounding a bend, a smiling face had me smiling too! The fire pit seating area is now down to the pit and the log chair, with a few scattered pieces.
Where one can see forever! Where does your eye land when you are in nature?
It took several minutes to find this little one who was chirp, chirp, chirping!
Small rock buildings and small boys playing nearby...crow takes off - love those dangling legs!
I had not planned to make any more Power Sticks, but the driftwood called to me once again. So, I guess my heart is still in creating those.
On the way home we stopped to see the beautiful flowers planted alongside the crops. I could not recall seeing this from commuting years. As soon as I opened the door to take photos, the sweet scent of peppers jumped up to great me! It was glorious!
The clouds beckoned us towards home, where I laid out the beautiful gifts from the sea.
Where would you go for a great day trip?
May you observe
May you notice
May you pull off the highway
Photos by NAE @pomegranatetrail ©2026
