          incredibly delicious breakfast pizza  zucchini french toast...so yum!  Meg found a 4 leaf clover! (it really was one)    beautiful hike  big ol pot of chili for dinner     tiniest zen rock tower ever!     goodnight, sun.   early morning sun kissed campsite  babbling brook to sing us to sleep   til next time, big sur Big Sur is one of those magical California places that makes you stop for a moment (many moments, actually) to think about how fortunate you are to live here. The spectacular coastline meets a lush, green, forest prime for hiking and camping--whether you are an avid outdoors-man or a wanna be tree hugger like me, everyone can agree this corner of the world is mama nature at her absolute finest. This was not my first visit to Big Sur (and certainly not my last!) but I was happy to finally enjoy a meal at the Big Sur Bakery, a highly recommended establishment with fresh wood fired treats and...as I learned Saturday...an owner who hails from New Jersey (*fist pump*). I was also delighted to stay at a campsite I'd yet to adventure in, which happened to be right near the beach where we watched a heavenly sunset over the Pacific ocean, glass of wine in hand. We got super lucky to have the best weather I've ever had while visiting Big Sur, particularly the fog-free blue skies on the drive down, which showcased the sweeping ocean views so clearly it made our car gasp with delight at each passing curve. We cooked up some chili for dinner, egg sandwiches with guacamole (side note: since moving to CA I have learned that avocado or guacamole makes EVERYTHING taste better) for breakfast and stretched our limbs along a quick trail hike that ended at a beautiful duo of waterfalls. I just finished reading Wild, by Cheryl Strayed, a few weeks ago (two thumbs up!) so the timing of this adventure fit perfectly with my fresh admiration for all things hiking/camping/nature induced introspection. My lungs and my heart feel fuller this morning, for sure.
Big thank you to Meggie for organizing this mini road trip and for letting her old lady cousin tag along! It was so fun to relive our 4H camp days together, with a new west coast twist. I'm lucky to call you both family and friend! Anyone want to go camping again soon?! In Gratitude, Trish
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