The N. CA coast is twisty and dramatic.
A wet, cool spring turns the hills green.
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| Photo taken at Mendocino Botanic Garden overlooking the Pacific. |
Wildflowers have unobstructed views of the sea.
Inland a few miles, we visit Redwood National Park.
In a misty drizzle, we walk silently and reverently among the ancient giants.
The dense canopy is wreathed in fog and admitts only a bit of filtered light.
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| Sequoia Sempervirens, the Redwood's Latin name, means "ever living." |
The gnarled bark is a testament to the beauty of age.
The oldest living beings on Earth, they have endured fire, flood, and pestilence.
In the presence of the massive trees, we're humbled.
Now, we're staying in a small beach town on the Oregon coast.
We're exploring tide pools.
We're watching the changing colors of sky and sea.
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| This heart is for you! |
We're enjoying sunsets.
Tomorrow our journey continues.
Tomorrow our journey continues.
The last two photos are magnificent, Barb! The 'changing colors of sky and sea' photo has an 'other worldly' look to it and the 'This heart is for you' photo is very special with the sun rays filtering through.
ReplyDeleteYou're having a great vacation, Barb!
Absolutely gorgeous. Love the sequoias. The coast is beautiful. Hope you are having a fantastic time Barb. Carol
ReplyDeleteso many memories come to me as I look at your gorgeous photos!
ReplyDeleteJust amazing, Barb. Simply amazing photos. :)
ReplyDeleteVery nice of you to show us this wonderland,it sure made my day!
ReplyDeleteI've never been to this part of the country. The first picture is so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThose trees are truly amazing. One day I'd love to see them in person.
ReplyDeleteyum....we visited monterey and carmel years ago and oregon last year and now you're reminding me how much i love that coast.....
ReplyDeleteHi Barb,
ReplyDeleteI am humbled just looking at your photos of the sequoias. I love their Latin name "Sempervirens," It's a great motto for life ~
The texture of these trees is a testimony to aging ~ the 'wrinkles' on these sequoias are BEAUTIFUL!
Thank you so much for taking us with you on this amazing tour of the west coast... so very beautiful, Barb!
~Enjoy all the very special moments~
Maria
This is an amazing trip that I am enjoying through your eyes. Those trees must just be spectacular. I've never seen the redwoods. We have got to make that trip. Enjoy the Oregon Coast. I love that part of the world.
ReplyDeleteHello,Barb.
ReplyDeleteI get to know the ocean has many beautiful, differrent expressions...through your gorgeous photos! Have a great time, Barb and Bob!!
Tomoko.
Going through some of my old stomping grounds. The Redwoods pull my heartstrings. Your photos are Awesome! Enjoy the journey.
ReplyDeleteI am so jealous of that Oregon Coastal shot! The big waves bouncing the rocks is a splash! You and Bob pick the great spots for vacation and exploration!
ReplyDeleteI bow to all your superb photos Barb. Now I do not trust all the reviews about the camera you got, a precious gift...
There can be no response to these photographs and the realities they represent than humility in face of such grand majesty. Oh yes, the beauty of the signs of age!!
ReplyDeleteBarb, you seem to have enjoyed variety of majestic nature. Everything is grand. Aged gigantic trees, ever-changing colors of sky and sea... are divine, we just stand humbled in awe. I especially like the last two photos. Take care and enjoy the rest of your trip, Barb and Bob!
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful pictures you have from your trip. I do so love those giant redwoods that have stood the test of time.
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful pictures you have from your trip. I do so love those giant redwoods that have stood the test of time.
ReplyDeleteI love those redwoods! Though I've never met a tree I didn't like! I lived in Eureka for a while & used to walk among the Northern redwoods. Say hello to Oregon for me! The coast is so lovely. :) Great photos, Barb!
ReplyDeleteYour wonderful pictures are making me move the CA coast line high up in my bucket list.
ReplyDeleteIt called me in my 20's and I didn't answer. Now I think I will. Thanks.
Great shots and welcome to Oregon (even though here I still am in Florida ;>)......
ReplyDeleteEvery picture is wonderful (and makes me homesick) but I am particularly in awe of the Redwood pictures; I have had such trouble getting good pictures of that awe-inspiring place...you did beautifully capture the feel and mood. Thanks.
Western coast lines are so beautiful, I like their ancient feeling, especially the trees! Sunsets over ocean are not to be forgotten!
ReplyDeleteIncredible grandeur. Humbling indeed.
ReplyDeleteI have not been to see the redwoods since I was 17. I must go back. Lovely, lovely photos. I actually love that windy 101. Thanks for sharing your trip with us, Barb. I think you must be having a ball.
ReplyDeletePS the photo of the water spout is magnif! took my breath away.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures! I especially liked the panoramic (first picture) and the pictures of the redwoods. I would love to one day stand amongst the redwoods too!
ReplyDeleteOh, boy, do your pictures ever bring back some great memories. I am really enjoying your trip in pictures.
ReplyDeleteWe hope to make a similar trip later in the year, these images make me even more determined to make it happen.
ReplyDeleteI'm catching up and looking at several posts at once here -- what beautiful vistas! Isn't Bodega Bay where "The Birds" was filmed in part? And that redwood forest -- I can't imagine anything so tall and beautiful! Keep having fun!
ReplyDeleteThere are lots of memories in these photos for me, too.
ReplyDeleteToo bad I was too young to appreciate so many of these place when I was there. I am with Christine, I need to see them again.
Barb you got some beautiful shots of the redwoods. I think the fog adds to the beauty.
I am glad you are getting decent weather for the northern part of your trip.
Thanks for sharing your journey with us. . . the last time I saw the Redwoods was when I was 19, many moons ago. The "heart" is unique! Many of your photos could be wonderful postcards.
ReplyDeleteHey Barb... incredible photos once again...Yes I have been to the Sequoia Ntl. Forest. I found it to be so humbling too. I know what you mean, while walking around those massive trees we found ourselves whispering to one another....walking away so amazed! The winding road down to the city...was a little too well, I had to stop a couple of times LOL. I would love to return.
ReplyDeleteI love the greening hills. The giant redwoods are so impressive.
ReplyDeleteWatching sunrises and sunsets and walking along the coast must be relaxing and lot of fun. Hope you continue to enjoy your stay.
Great photos. I've never explored the California coast but I have seen the redwoods, and they're incredible!
ReplyDeleteI can't tell you how the CO weather is because I'm enjoying the grey Pacific Northwest skies today!
I feel like I was there with you. The Redwoods sure are humbling, aren't they? They're almost unfathomable.
ReplyDeleteI love the second to last ocean photo. I bet that you're enjoying that Oregon town on the coast. It looks beautiful.
Beautiful shots of amazing place. One can get lost here.
ReplyDeleteBarb! I love the trip you are taking. We usually do it opposite, but lovely any way you take it! You just made me crave the Redwood s!!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you're here! Sorry for the blasted cold! It was 90, this time last year.
Let know where you go!
Hi Barb, - wonderful to think of you and Bob enjoying this awesome holiday, - and the pictures you are sharing are fantastic. I love the one of the tidal pools, - and the ones of the Sequoia, - and all the others too!!! well, they are all just fabulous - thank you for the last with the beautiful heart of lightness - it seems to relate to you.....
ReplyDeleteyour account of every photo is so concise and succinct. I could share the same feeling "walking silently and reverently among ancient giants"
ReplyDeleteLast photo is really awe-inspiring.
I love these photos! What a great trip.
ReplyDeleteI somehow managed to take off another week of blogging. I need to get outside and load up on pics so I don't run out again!
What a contrast between the windy surf on the coast and the tranquility of the big trees.
ReplyDeleteI love the Gulf Coast for beach vacations but the northern Pacific coast beats almost anything for beauty and diversity.
What a beautiful area you were in when taking these pictures. Absolutely breath taking. I know you will just continue this trip with even more beautiful pictures, keep sharing sweetie, they are so beautiful.....:-) Hugs
ReplyDeleteThe old-growth forest is incredibly gorgeous. I love the trunks, the roots, the needles...the whole shebang!
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