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Aug
18
2022
A large boulder at the ocean's edge with grasses and a bird on it in Brookings Oregon Revisited

Brookings Oregon Revisited

Because the weather was chilly and damp last year when we went, we knew Brookings Oregon needed to be revisited. Fortunately the weather was very cooperative this year. The ride to Brookings from Crescent City revealed lots of interesting boutiques and beautiful...
Aug
15
2022
Lawn, trees and shrubbery at entrance to Trees of Mystery Klamath CA

Trees of Mystery Klamath CA

We had seen so many signs for Trees of Mystery in Klamath CA, that we knew we had to allow an entire day for our visit! My fascination with these astounding giants probably stems from my childhood. From the time I was born we spent our summers at my grandparents...
Aug
11
2022
Rocks, ocean and a jetty with a white lighthouse on it in Crescent City California

Crescent City California

This was our second trip to Crescent City California. We visited last year for just a few days but it was about a month earlier and the weather was miserable! In fact, when Steve told me that he’d booked a week at the same RV park I worried that we...
Aug
8
2022
A jewelry boutique with chandelier and yellow floral print loveseat at Holly Yashi Store and Studio

Holly Yashi Store and Studio

It was the beginning of April when we were staying in Eureka CA for a few glorious days. I kept seeing billboards for the Holly Yashi Store and Studio and learned that it was only a couple miles away in Arcata. I’ve been an admirer of their jewelry designs for...
Aug
4
2022
Houses, mountains, landscaping and an ocean view along the California Northern Coast Part II

California Northern Coast Part II

As promised here is California Northern Coast Part II, Ferndale, Trinidad and Eureka. This area is jam packed with quaint towns, gorgeous scenery, coastal views and fabulous farms. Ferndale After our glorious afternoon spent exploring the Avenue of the Giants, we...
Aug
1
2022
A man in blue standing at the root end of a fallen redwood tree on our tour of the California Northern Coast Part I

California Northern Coast Part I

The California Northern Coast has so much to offer that I have needed to divide it into Part I and Part II. This post, Part I covers Avenue of the Giants, the Chimney Tree and the Tunnel Tree. In Part II, which will publish on Thursday will include our trip to...
Jul
28
2022
A redwood tree with a brown sign in front of it that gives info about the tree at Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve

Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve

Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve may be one of the most serene places on earth! On our way back from lunch at Café Reyes we decided to explore a little more of the area between the coast and Santa Rosa. That took us through charming little towns like Guerneville and...
Jul
25
2022
A cookbook flanked by a white vase with yellow flowers and tiny pineapple and an orange colored hi ball with people in the background. The new book is The Tequila Diet by Chef Dave Martin

The Tequila Diet by Chef Dave Martin

The Tequila Diet by Chef Dave Martin (Affiliate link) is a new book that was just released on May 26. Just in time for National Tequila Day, which was yesterday July 24. (I did not receive it in time to publish before National Tequila Day, sorry) Disclaimer: This post...
Jul
21
2022
A white plate topped with lamb chops and assorted vegetables at Ca' Bianca Ristorante Italiano

Ca’ Bianca Ristorante Italiano

After our fabulous week in Napa Valley, we went back to Santa Rosa for our third visit in less than two years. During our week in Santa Rosa Steve and I celebrated our 53rd Wedding Anniversary with dinner at beautiful Ca’ Bianca Ristorante Italiano. Ca’...
Jul
21
2022
A whole pizza topped with cheese, salami and black olives at Café Reyes Pizza

Café Reyes Pizza

So it has been months since we enjoyed our delicious lunch of Café Reyes Pizza and I’m craving it right now! I’m sitting at my desk in our RV “Ladybug” while parked in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and writing about the pizzas we had for lunch way back...
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