Saturday, August 20, 2011

RUGGED BEAUTY

I'm finally back after a week of no internet nor information on the world.  The wi-fi connection at the Inn was so poor.  However, the wealth of natural beauty all around more than compensated for it.

The California Coast has got to be one of the most ruggedly sublime landscapes I have ever seen.  I took several memory cards' worth of photos and not one did the misty coast justice.  I hope  some of you have the opportunity to see it for real some time.

Child and seagulls
Seal Rock beach, 17-Mile Drive, Carmel



I should have been musing on Native American legends.  Instead, the rocky coasts and harbor seals in the fog made me dwell on the Selkies of Irish, Scottish and Welsh lore.  I wonder if Selkies make it this far out?

There are more sophisticated diversions to share about Carmel.  For now, I leave you with scenic panoramas from our road trip.  We literally stopped every few minutes to admire the coast line.


Lone Cypress, 17-Mile Drive, Carmel

Seagull off the rocky coast
17-Mile Drive, Carmel

Seagulls and harbor Seals (camouflaged, bottom of white rock)
Seal Rock, 17-Mile Drive, Carmel

Ghost Tree, 17-Mile Drive, Carmel

Misty morning in Big Sur

Bixby Bridge in the mists, Big Sur

Rocky coast, Big Sur

Fog slowly lifting in Big Sur

Lounging lizard
Pfeiffer State Park, Big Sur
"His and Hers" early morning joggers
Carmel Beach, Carmel-by-the-Sea

Fashion on the beach: Tommy Bahama umbrella and chair
Carmel Beach, Carmel-by-the-Sea

Thank you for all your comments over the past week.  I've missed your blogs and will slowly catch up with you all again ...


32 comments:

  1. Oh man. What beautiful country. You must have had such a great time! And I hope your time away from the internet was enjoyable. It always does me good.

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  2. Ooooh!!! I love california! I have been there so many times and carmel is soooo cool!!
    Xx
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  3. These are gorgeous photographs - particularly the ones of the misty coastline of Big Sur. How I long for Ventana... I think your compositions are quite lovely - but you are right, nothing can compare to seeing it for yourself! Such beauty to take in at every twist and turn of the PCH!

    Welcome back!

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  4. Simply stunning scenery! Love to see it in person - reminds me of parts of the West Australian coast.

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  5. Wonderful and dreamy pics, my dear friend. Thank you so much for sharing them.

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  6. Those photos are beautiful! I wish I could take shots like that :)

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  7. Wow this place looks so beautiful! I want to go there ! :D

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  8. loooooooov the pics !!!!

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  9. omg, this is my dream:) it looks like a fairytale:) nice blog btw. following u now

    Hope you´ll follow me back :)

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  10. simply beautiful! i love that shot of the bridge.

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  11. Gorgeous pictures!!! I love the ones with a bit of fog. So dramatic!

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  12. Beautiful photos, thanks so much for sharing!

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  13. What lovely shots, so varied too. I love that part of the coast and realise it is many years since I've seen it. Did you get off and walk on some of the beaches? Some of it looks like scenery from a fairy tale. Which inn is this? I stayed at a place which had little cabins with fireplaces, overlooking the ocean, idyllic. I can't remember the name.....

    Thanks for posting these, they brought back such nice memories!

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  14. These photos are beautiful! Breathtaking view!
    Ada

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  15. These are wonderful shots. Thank you for sharing your holiday with us. The ghost tree is amazing. Looks like a woman reaching out to the sea....maybe this is your selkie. I would love to see this coastline too. Xxxx

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  16. WOW,I am so impressed about these shots!!!I wish to be there too...Thanks for posting these wonderful pictures!I am dreaming right now...

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  17. Welcome back hun! Loove your pics so much! Happy Monday xx

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  18. very beautiful pictures!!:d thanks for sharing

    xx

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  19. These pictures are simply beautiful..
    Breath taking
    lee x

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  20. Really amazing and wild coastline!

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  21. love the way you captured the mist... and the seagulls ;)

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  22. i love the misty mornings and fog shots. beautiful and warm.

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  23. STUNNING PHOTOS! I like especially the "Misty morning in Big Sur & Fog slowly lifting in Big Sur."

    Have a beautiful week! ♥

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  24. beautiful photos!i returned from a short trip last night and the photos are making me nostalgic..haha!!

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  25. @Jenny Woolf - Thanks, yes, we did spend time frolicking in the rocks and beaches too! We stayed in Carmel-by-the-Sea which has quaint Inns in every street corner. We try to stay in a different Inn every time we visit. Each time, we get a flower laden place with a fireplace and kitchenette but join the lovely breakfast laid out for guests every morning.
    @Fashionistable - You found my Selkie!

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  26. great photos! What an amazing view from Mt Carmel! Love the seagulls :)
    Come follow my blog hun :)

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  27. Welcome back to blogland;-)
    Glad you enjoyed your holiday and how sweet of you to share these pictures with us too. So sublime and majestic. Look forward to your future posts;-)

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  28. that is absolutely beautiful!!! i miss the california coast!!!

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