Down by the oceanside

 

On the third week of holiday we went to the ocean.  We have stayed in a condo, near the beach at Cayucos, which is on the central coast of California, a few other times.  They gave us a free night, no strings attached, and we added another night, and took off for warmer temperatures and some sunshine.  It is cold and gray here in the heart of California, and likely will be until February, so I figured this was my chance to see some sun.

Pier View Suites

We walked on the beach, which was abandoned at this time of the year.

Empty beach except for hubby

I love to watch the sun on the water, listen to the waves lapping on the shore, and feel free from all cares and worries.

Cayucos beach looking towards Morro Bay

Although Cayucos doesn’t have a whole lot to do other than walk on the beach or pier, there are some interesting characters that hang out downtown.

I also ambled around in one the so-called antique stores on the main drag.  I had been looking for a pyrex bowl to replace the one I broke, and these kinds of stores often have odd pieces of pyrex.  Although not the right color, I found the bowl I had been looking for and made the big $8 purchase.

 

Green pyrex bowl

 

 

 

Too soon it was time to head back home, where the gray fog still hung over the Valley.  As we drove across the countryside, towards the hills, we could see the top of the fog bank.

 

On the road to reality