Inspirations of Monterey California

Day1 and 2:
The Pacific briskly kisses my feet as I walk along the shore excited about what this day will bring. I look forward to the laughter of the gulls, the playful sea otters and the boisterous yellings of the wild and wise sea lions. I have been told to wear my wetsuit and full gear because these waters are cold and do have sharks, whales, and dolphins. The things that would have been, and will be eventually next time. I've always wondered why they make wet suits all black, if they were stripped, sharks would never attack people...sharks don't like striped things...fun knowledge, sharks hate sea snakes. (TRY SAYING THAT SUPER FAST: Sharks hate sea snakes)

The seaside air smells of coffee, cedar fireplaces, and ocean breeze. The scent of seaweed and fish linger along the wharf and cannery row. The homeless folks of the town gather in their morning place with hopes of coffee and beer from the tourists as they pass by. Still a smile on their face for their comrades along the barrack side of the old customs museum house. No worries in this little seaside town. It's calm and beautiful, even when it's raining.

I'm sitting on the wharf at a small tea shop, drinking in the lavender sage tea homegrown here on California's coastline. The sensation of natural honey and herbs fill the air and my tongue and nostrils with every taste and breath in. The water runs softly with a calming ripple along with the inner core of the beachline, gently caressing the shore and kissing the boats as the ripples then drift back out to sea. There are seals and dolphins playing in the distance, it's a unique morning and a very igniting sight indeed. I'm caught between childhood memories of my early moments by the sea, and the hopeful dreams of my own tea shop and boutique someday, with lavender growing next to the front steps and warm arms that will greet me in the morning before the day ever begins. 

The sailboats and fishing trollies begin to leave the docks and head out to begin their days on the smooth waves as the sun begins to Caress the Pacific with her smile.
The best recommendation is a two-day ticket to the aquarium because You are certain to miss something on the 1st day.

Day 3 and 4:

Day 3, I spent the day seaside, I gathered a jar of sand for my beach collection, and seashells and sea glass, my gifts from mother ocean...she was kind today. The sun has shown most of the day and the sea air made me feel free. The freedom I don't always feel. I walked around the city and took photographs to preserve my memories of this beautiful seaside town. I would live here in an instant. I love California, I always have. 

Day 4:
My adventure today has been postponed, but not erased...strike that, It ended up canceled due to weather. Bummer...for next time instead, positive thoughts!!!! I would have been kayaking on the ocean, my greatest love. I would see the coastline as sailors do and enjoy the wildlife. 


I hear Louis Armstrong sing "What a wonderful world" from a speaker near the wharf. What a perfect song for this perfect morning. I have love in my life today, and it is wonderful to know it's there. I can't wait for what life will bring us.