PA Baylands

Ted and I took one last stroll thru the Baylands. As you can see in the water there was NO WIND and it was in the 60's. Except for the constant noise of airplanes taking off from the local airport... it was very peaceful.

Pleasant Afternoon

Can you believe... I slept till 9:45 this morning??? After walking Bingo for her daily 30 minute stroll I returned to Grandma's where Ted and I worked in the yard for an hour. At two Andy and an old friend joined us for lunch at Kirk's. Ted and I used to eat at Kirk's 30 years ago when it was on California Ave. It is now at Town and Country Village... but the hamburgers were just as delicious. The four of us then went to visit our old boss at the City of Palo Alto Pools. He recently celebrated his 77th. b-day!!! We had a great time... The afternoon ended as the sun was setting... and found Ted and I walking with my Mom and Dad and Bingo... around the block.

Happy 62nd. B-Day

Ano Nuevo State Park/Preserve

Ted and I traveled to Ano Nuevo State Park (1.5 hours away) and went on a guided tour to see elephant seals basking/fighting on the beach. If you click on some of the photos you will see dark shapes ... those are some of the 3,000 plus pound male creatures. I had never been to the site and LOVED it. Maybe I will make another reservation and return in February. There are supposed to be a lot more elephant seals there then. Ano Nuevo means "New Year." Pretty appropriate to go on New Years Eve!!

Pescadero State Beach

Hidden Villa

Hidden Villa is a preserve set in the hills between Palo Alto and the Santa Cruz Mountains. Jody & I went there to do some hiking, but it began to rain so we cancelled the hike. It is a beautiful spot and includes trails, an antique swimming pool, an organic garden, an educational center and farm animals. Seemed like the kind of place I would love to visit again in the sun. (I went here as a child with my brownie troop.)