Sunday, May 29, 2011

A Preview

First of all, I would like to thank you for the lovely comments you left on my previous post. I appreciate them so much! They went unanswered because we have been away on a trip to Central California. We saw so many things my mind refuses to process it all.

We drove down highway 1, the beautiful scenic road that meanders down California coast.


We saw thousands of elephant seals molt from up close.


We visited the magnificent Hearst Castle in San Simeon.


And we looked at the orderly rows of grape vines on the hills of Paso Robles.


Once I go through all the pictures I took I will make more detailed posts on the trip, but for now this will have to do - I am too tired... I am looking forward to reading all the new posts on all my favorite blogs and catching up with you all.  Have a great Memorial Day weekend!
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33 comments:

  1. irinapicturesMay 29, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    Feels like I have been there with you. Waiting for more posts, anticipating)

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  2. GigaMay 29, 2011 at 1:35 AM

    Piękne wybrzeże. Widoki wspaniałe.Słonie też bym chciała pooglądać w ich naturalnym środowisku.Odpocznij i pokaż więcej z wycieczki. Pozdrawiam

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  3. AnonymousMay 29, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    Your trip is enviable. I so wish I followed your path, the scenery, animals, architecture and farms, what a trip!

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  4. Dani P.May 29, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    Lovely, Masha ! I am waiting, for your gorgeous pictures !

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  5. Casa MariposaMay 29, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    I'm a native of CA and your photos bring back so many memories!! Highway 1 is one of my favorite places. The closest I come to an elephant seal here in Northern VA is my fat dauschund. :o)

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  6. The Redneck RosarianMay 29, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Wow! Such a breathtaking view. I'm told that Hearst castle is a magnificent place to visit.

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  7. professorroushMay 29, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Nice trip. Okay, I give...what is the orange rose, 4th down on the right had side of this page?

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  8. professorroushMay 29, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Nice trip. Okay I give up...what is the orange rose (fabulous bloom) 4th down on the right hand side?

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  9. MashaMay 29, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Thank you!

    Irina and Giga and Dani, I will try to post fast then, although I have about a 1000 pictures to go through...

    Donna, it is such an amazing place. You can almost point the camera at random and shoot with your eyes closed and still get a great view...

    Casa Mariposa, I am glad I brought some memories back for you. Highway 1 is indeed beautiful even if those hairpin turns are sometimes scary :). Sections of it have been closed since March because of a landslide so we still couldn't stay on it all the way.

    RR, you are right, words fail me when I try to describe it. The extreme opulence, the abundance of rich architecture and antiques, coupled with sweeping views and zebras grazing alongside cows is almost too much to take in.

    Professor, it is Pat Austin, one of my best Austins for vigor, health, fragrance and rebloom. The downside is the blooms shatter quickly and age to an ugly dirty pink. But nothing's perfect :)

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  10. HolleyGardenMay 29, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Oh, what a wonderful trip it must have been! Wish we would travel more, but at least I can do it virtually! I look forward to seeing your posts!

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  11. LonaMay 29, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    What beautiful sights Masha.The coast line looks so beautiful with the blues of the ocean. Hearst Castle looks like a wonderful place to visit.

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  12. MashaMay 29, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Thank you, Holley. We have not done much travel either - we are lucky to have so much to see just a drive away.

    Lona, thank you. You are right, these places are spectacular, we are already planning our next trip there :).

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  13. GigaMay 29, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Ślicznie dziękuję za email'a z komentarzem. Ja miałam nadzieję, że problemy się skończyły. Zmieniałam przeglądarki i wreszcie blog ruszył na Firefox.A jednak nie jest ok. jeśli nie mogłeś zostawić u mnie komentarza :-(. Jest mi bardzo przykro.Mam nadzieję, że mój komentarz pisany na Twoim blogu przeczytasz. Pozdrawiam serdeczni

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  14. organicgardendreamsMay 29, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Spectacular photos, Masha! I especially love the one taken at Hearst Castle. It is so "architectural". Looking very much forward to the more detailed posts about the different destinations of your trip!
    Christina

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  15. GirlSproutMay 29, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    The coastline looks lovely. I can feel the salt air on my face!

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  16. MashaMay 29, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Giga, that's OK. I just wanted to let you know, in case you were wondering why so few people were writing...

    Christina, thank you. Hearst Castle was wonderful, and quite unlike anything I have ever seen before. I just hope I can come with an adequate description of it...

    Thank you, GirlSprout. Me too!

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  17. sherryocalaMay 29, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    What a gorgeous coastline! Can't wait for the rest of the photos, Masha.

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  18. MashaMay 29, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Thank you, Sherry, I am working on my next post:)

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  19. Roses, Color, and LightMay 29, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    The elephant seal makes me feel quite thin, and not so bad about the brownies I baked (and thoroughly enjoyed) today. Great post. Beautiful! I too, am looking forward to the next set of photos. Thanks for sharing!
    Sandra

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  20. taioMay 30, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    lindo post,felicidades

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  21. MashaMay 30, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Sandra, thank you for your hilarious comment! I am working on the next post :)

    Taio, thank you and nice to meet you.

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  22. greggoMay 30, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Makes me want to move to the left coast.

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  23. Gabriel RochardMay 30, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    The vineyard looks really like a painting... I'm back from Greece, back to the blogs, Masha! Happy to see that you seem in a pretty good shape.

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  24. Carolyn @ Carolyn's Shade GardensMay 30, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    My aunt and uncle lived in Carmel and I spent a summer there during college. Your photos bring back fond memories.

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  25. MashaMay 30, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Greggo, maybe. It is sure pretty, but expensive too... Nowhere is perfect:)

    Gabriel, bon jour, it is great to hear from you again. I am glad you are back too, I will be checking your blog!

    Carolyn, I am so glad I am bringing back good memories for you - it gives me a great reason to continue with the blog.

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  26. Beth at PlantPostingsMay 30, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    Beautiful photos, Masha! That part of the world is incredible--I've always enjoyed it when I've visited. And your photos really do it justice.

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  27. MashaMay 30, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Thank you, Beth. It is so beautiful no one needs to be a photographer to come away with great pictures!

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  28. UnknownMay 31, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Beautiful pictures!
    The landscape of the grape vines looks familiar. Here, many vines are grown.
    Congratulations for your blog, it's great!
    Thank you for showing those pictures!

    Sorry, my English is very bad!

    Greetings

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  29. MashaMay 31, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Thank you, Yolanda. I am glad you live in a beautiful place. Your English is great!

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  30. Blooming Rose MusingsMay 31, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    It really is exquisite, isn't it? I have made the trip several times and each time it takes my breath away! Your pictures are wonderful and I look forward to seeing more.

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  31. MashaMay 31, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Blooming Rose Musings, thank you, and I am glad you made this trip too. Lucky you that you went multiple times. I would like to go back too someday.

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  32. SweetbayJune 2, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    No wonder people are so fascinated by California. It is a gorgeous state!

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  33. MashaJune 2, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Thank you, sweetbay!

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I am so glad you have stopped by!