Every spring for the past 6 years, we've visited Pacific Grove, CA.
The Ice Plants bloom profusely along the ocean.
Glorious pink is everywhere!
When the day is windy or overcast, the plants protect themselves by staying tightly closed.
They form a thick pink carpet trailing off the cliffs toward the sea.
They're the color of Happiness.
Tomorrow, we'll watch the start of the Tour of CA Bike Race from Seaside before driving to Sausalito/San Francisco where we hope to finally have clear weather for some bike riding of our own.
You could not picked a better day to take these photos. Yes, pretty in pink too.
ReplyDeleteLove the rugged rocks covered with these delicate pinks!
Beautiful landscape and clouds.
That final photo looks like a painting of peace and tranquillity, Barb! I could sit on that bench 'aaallll' day!
ReplyDeleteI'm a sucker for a carpet of flowers. They are the color of happiness.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteUnbelievable color and what a sky! Hope you take pix of the Tour! Have fun!
ReplyDeleteHiya Barb!
ReplyDeleteThough I have never been here, I believe I remember this beautiful place from your trip last year. I want to sit on that bench with a cup of coffee & stare at the ocean! "They're the color of happiness" I love that! I do know what you mean. I went for a little hike yesterday- the Aspen leaves are just beginning to bud at higher elevations & the when they blow in the wind it's as if they are waving a greeting! It makes me smile.
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the ice plants are spectacular against all that blue! have fun!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! The last photo looks like a painting! The colors are spectacular.
ReplyDeleteI hope the weather cooperates for you tomorrow on that bike ride.
What gorgeous scenery! Wish I were there!
ReplyDeleteThe pictures are just beautiful. Pink and blue go so well together!!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to walk along there.
Oh Barb it looks like you found beautiful weather and I hope in SF you find more. Have a fabulous time. I wished I were there. I could fit in your suitcase. That last image priceless! Carol
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots and amazing views. What a wonderful place to empty and air out your mind.
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous blossoms - pure joy indeed!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! Thanks for sharing with those of us still in the rainy belt!!!
ReplyDeleteThe ice plants are so beautiful, especially where they trail over the cliffs. Hope the good weather arrives for the race and for some biking time for you, Barb.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you are getting some good weather. Were the ice plants blooming last year? I remember the trails, but not the flowers.
ReplyDeleteI hope, Barb, that you are sending some of these pictures back to Lucinda so that in the midst of her managerial chores she can sigh over the lovely pink flowers and the beautiful blue of the ocean in your last photo.
ReplyDeleteNow you know I love anything pink, these pictures are beautiful...Hugs
ReplyDeleteABsolutely gorgeous, and your photography composition is too. I know you enjoyed your trip. How could you not?
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog. I do love to go fast in the speedboat. Someday I'll write down the ditty I wrote as I was driving home from Denver. "Driving 80 down I 80"
Clever title huh?:)
oh my
ReplyDeletegorgeous!
I am headed to NOLA next week, but when I get back I believe a trip to the coast is in order.
ReplyDeleteIt has snowed every single day this week out here.
Brr....enjoy your time in sunny CA
Gorgeous! Here's hoping for good weather.
ReplyDeletePinkish purple carpet of Ice Plant, the changing color of the sea and the skies, all are in perfect harmony. I'd like to sit on the bench in the sea breeze hearing the sound of the waves! What a luxury!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pink carpet and deep blue sky! Yes, it is interesting, in windy day I can see the color of the carpet changes. This is the paradaise of natural beauty.
ReplyDeleteBarb, have a nice weekend.
I would give anything to be right there, right now in those pictures. So beautiful, so breathtaking.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing! :)
What beautiful pink carpets!! I would like to say pink color is my color!!! I love pink very much!! The wooden seeing the ocean is silent and lovely. Did you sit on the bench, seeing the blue sea? I wish I could be there and take a deep breath and breath~~~~!
ReplyDeleteTomoko.
How beautiful - specially the pink combined with the intense blue waters. Now if I were to belly dance (wish I had the courage) I think I would wear pink like this ;-)
ReplyDeleteWow! What gorgeous views you're getting. The pink carpet is breathtaking. It sounds like you're have grand adventures and enjoying your travels. I'm envious. :-)
ReplyDeleteThat is spectacular! Happiness does erupt from the lips, when viewing~
ReplyDeleteBeyond Stunning. The purple and blue just pop off the page. How amaizng and so beautiful
ReplyDeleteWOW, that Pink is So Bright!
ReplyDeleteI love that pink. Great views. I love visiting California, and then I love coming back home from California.
ReplyDeleteSo happy I took time to catch up on all the posts I missed....these photos are marvelous! And the ice plants are something I don't remember seeing on our trips ...maybe we were there at the wrong time of year. Or maybe my eye wasn't as well developed back then ...and .. no maybe about it... we should go there again!
ReplyDeleteYour traveling brought back so many beautiful photos, Barb! The carpeted of pink flowers are just amazing to see!
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