Travel: United States
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Purple Statice Blooms On The Coast In Pacifica, CA
Stunning clusters of purple statice bloom on the coast in Pacifica, California in August and the sight is truly something worth sharing with you! Most of us only know statice as a flower often added to bouquets, so seeing it growing is quite interesting. I actually spotted wild statice (also called sea lavender) growing in…
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Amazing Agave Century Plant Blooms With A 3 Story Stalk
Yes, it is true, the amazing Agave century plant blooms with a 3 story stalk, that is 9 meters tall, so and very eye catching. I couldn’t help but notice this agave Americana blooming in Pacifica, California, and it is too stunning not to share with you! As you may know, I am a gardening…
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Stunning Sunsets Over The Ocean In Pacifica, CA
The sun is setting on the holiday of Succot, and right now as I type this we are celebrating Hoshanna Raba, the last day of the Jewish holiday of Succot, and a very very meaningful and prayer filled day. Many stay up all night, others, like the men in my family rise at around 2:30…
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Pink Mallow Blooms At The Beach In Pacifica, California
I love stalk flowers and especially the light pink mallow that blooms as a native in Israel, amidst dry golden weeds such that the pink blooms are especially stunning. On our recent trip to Pacifica, California I was especially surprised to see mallow ( actually part of a large family called Malvaceae) growing at the…
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A Visit To Sharp Park Beach In Pacifica, CA On A Foggy Summer Day
On our third visit to Pacifica, CA this August, the weather was indeed foggy much of the time, but knowing that to be the case we enjoyed it just the same! Take a look at my sunny photos of Sharp Park Beach or my post about Esplanade Beach, Pacifica to enjoy the stunning coast without…
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Esplanade Beach In Pacifica California
This August on my third summer visit to Pacifica, California (check out that link for all my previous posts about Pacifica) I at long last had the chance to visit Esplanade Beach, and with the sun shining (somewhat rare during our week-long stay) it was truly a treat. Because Pacifica is mostly blanketed by fog…
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10 Best Places to Hang Out in NYC for Free
New York City is expensive, and sure, you can shell out a small fortune on Broadway shows and high-end restaurants. But the city also has many free NYC hangout spots that are popular among natives but too-often overlooked by visitors. These spots provide amusement, relaxation, and a genuine New York experience without having to pay…
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How To Plan a Family-Friendly Vacation in San Diego
The sunny California coast is truly an amazing destination for a family vacation. With a gorgeous climate, beautiful beaches, exciting, kid-friendly attractions, and a laid-back and relaxed vibe, California really has it all. Whlle I was born and raised in Northern Calfiornia, so I’m admittedly partial to that part of the state, if I had…
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Saying Goodbye To Pacifica, It Was Amazing!
Ahhhhhh, what can I say, while we said goodbye to Pacifica on August 3rd, 2021, I’m just now finishing up my posts on the subject! While our vacation rental did not have a gorgeous ocean view or even amazing amenities, it did meet our needs as a family gathering spot, and it was just a…
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Hillsides Filled With Echium Pininana In Devil’s Slide
As we were about to enter the Devil’s Slide trail in Pacifica, CA, which I posted about here, I could not believe my eyes……… hillsides filled with tall cone like plants that truly looked like something only seen in Dr, Suess’s imagination, not actually in real life! Wow, wow wow, it truly felt like I’d…
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Devil’s Slide Trail In Pacifica, California
On our week long stay in Pacifica, California at the end of July there were so many unique coastal experiences and stunning vistas, and one of those was a walk on Devil’s Slide, the walking/biking/multi-use trail that actually used to be a section of Highway 1! The thing is, a highway should never have been…
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An Amazing Succulent: Rock Purslane
I love gardens and all things botanical and I am always on the lookout for interesting plants and great garden design, where ever our travels take us! The love for all things drought tolerant is particularly strong in California, by necessity, but also because so many of the drought tolerant species are just downright wonderful.…