July

A lot of things happened in July.     One of the hi lights was a trip to beach with friends.     There is something about the flowers along the coast, with the fogs and cooler temps.   Inland where we get over 100 degree heat during the summer for often a number of days in a row, our things never look so fresh and sweet in the summer.    These flowers were in the nursery section of the grocery store we shop at in Rio Del Mar.     

I could only peek in the window of this little shop in Capitola, as the fragrances were so overwhelming I knew I'd soon be coughing and sputtering if I spent any time inside breathing.   I could have held my breath!    But, not worth the trouble.      This adorable little plant was outside on this great colored stand.    That would look good in my garden.    Hmmmm......

 Here are my friends aroundthe table in the beach house.     Jean, Judy and Debbie had never been there before, so it was a real treat showing them around and enjoying their company.   

The last evening we were at the Santa Cruz wharf.     It was so calm and peaceful there.   There was enough breeze to have the sail boats out .      

Up in Ben Lomond, my old haunt in the 50s - I spotted this great red screen.     Yummy.     I really had to take a picture.     

I have another trip planned for later in August with other friends.        Can hardly wait.