We stayed in a little town on California’s northern coast, Trinidad. If you sorta kinda know California geography it’s north of Eureka and Arcata and south of Crescent City. We went to explore the area with our friend Marie who, like DH, is a mariner through and through. So we spent a lot of time near water.
The two shots here are the beach at Trinidad. DH and Marie, above, are deep in conversation about boats, fishing, access to water, fishing, fish, or the best boat for Marie. Those were favored topics of our visit, alternating with occasional discussions about our next meal.
I find watching the waves roll in can be very hypnotic. Nice rugged shoreline. Lots of photo ops there.
Welcome back. I’ll be that was some great road trip. Love that first shot, especially, with the light on the water. A wee bit spooky, but I can live with that ’cause I ain’t afeared of spooky things. Usually!
Welcome back! That’s bliss!
Apparently there was no lack of conversation among the three of you. All topics sound fascinating, esp the discussion about food. The scenes you posted today look almost “other-worldly.” Unusual glimpses of the sea.
Trinidad Beach is our very favorite spot in the whole wide world. When we lived in Blue Lake (a little east of Arcata) we spent a lot of time there. There are so many wonderful beaches there – did you get to Moonstone Beach – oh we love that too. And the ponds in Arcata? Wonderful for shore birds – zillions of them – making those flying curtains of birds, swirling about. Did you see pelicans? On the overlook south of Trinidad we could see the pelicans skimming along the waves in straight lines. Can you tell I miss California? And did you eat at the Seascape Restaurant on the pier at Trinidad? Best seafood anywhere and the view of the bay. And the Larrupin Cafe – fun food and nestled in the woods.
And then there is Clam Beach – perfect for picnics and kite flying. And Agate Beach – we found great agates there, of course – and did you get to the Samoa Dunes? And the cookhouse in Eureka – one of our favorites for history and food served like they used to in the logging days. And the Arcata Bottoms? Land reclaimed from the ocean by farmers building drainage ditches – so many birds there – well that is enough about our time in that area – glad you got to visit – it is one of the most special areas. There is a great book about the Bottoms – I’ll have to find it and get you the title.
Quite a dramatic shoreline, Kay!
LOve the way the water is rolling in.
It is a rugged coastline. Pretty.