The majestic power of the sea has always attracted and fascinated me. I could spend hours soaking in the beauty and marveling at the abundance of life that emanates from the sea. During our recent long weekend at Carmel (on the Monterey Peninsula), dh and I were fortunate to have perfect weather that hovered in the 70s. It was spring weather in the middle of winter. As always, the sea renews me, in spirit and in body... there is nothing like breathing fresh, clean sea air and meditating to the sound of the sea breaking on the rocks.
Some of the best memories of the weekend were taking our picnic lunch to the
The powerful waves along the California coast can be treacherous. Although the gull in the photo seems unfazed, people have been swept off the rocks, so one must be on-guard at all times.
Here you can see two sea lions playing in the crystal blue water.
Sunsets like this one brought closure to perfect days.
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And the idea of weather in the 70s is so blissful to us cold Midwesterners right now.
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