After traveling all over Oregon and dreaming up a life somewhere else, my husband and I decided we needed to become more acquainted with where we live now. This brings me back to my series 'Places to Go in SLO' – don't worry, I didn't forget about this project. I've had several places swimming around in my head and I'm itching to share them with the world.
First question is: Do you like (love) tri-tip?...
Read MoreI don't know where you live, but where I live it's been incredulously HOT! Like in the 90s man! I know some of you see much higher degrees, but for this California girl, this is just too hot. Yesterday, I decided I need a relief and a cold shower wasn't going to cut it!
My choice way of cooling off would be jumping off a rock or pier or some sort of surface into a lake – probably because you don't have to feel the water first before getting all the way dunked in. Since there's no lakes near me I settled for the ocean. Not a bad trade-off!
I drove over to Avila Beach by myself – something I never do – and ran fast into the ocean. (I've specifically stayed away from the beach since moving up here, knowing that the water is colder than I'm used to, but yesterday, I didn't care how shocking the temperature would be to my sensitive skin.) As I lifted my head out from the water I realized I wasn't running towards shore, but instead ready for another plunge. The water was cold but not unbearable, plus, I had finally found relief from the heat. I'm going back again today with the Hubs.
What's you're favorite way of fighting the heat!!? Jumping off the high dive? Running through sprinklers? Floating on the river? Dunking under waves? Turning the dial to cold in the shower? Maybe escaping in your air-conditioned car?
Sincerely,
An air-condition deprived Californian
Happy Cooling Off!
David and I decided it was imperative we finish out summer with a good, long camp trip somewhere absolutely gorgeous. It didn't take long for us to pick Oregon as our beautiful destination.
This past month has had me so excited to get on the road. I'm pretty sure I've asked David every week if we could just leave "now!" I wanted to start the planning process early, knowing it would extend the trip by allowing us to enjoy the weeks leading up rather than them feeling long and dismal in the anticipation of leaving...
Read MoreAfter 4 months of living against the famous (well, famed in San Luis) Irish Hills Hiking Trails, I decided it was time to ascend into their midsts and boy am I not sorry for pushing myself this time. The funny thing is, who really is ever regretful once they reach the climax of a hike – the waterfall at the end, the expansive mountain view, the water hole, the exploratory caves.
In light of my recent discoveries, I am going to recommend the Irish Hills Hiking Trails as a place to go in SLO...
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