santa cruz

our visit to santa cruz was so very nice and nostalgic. we did so much more than just visit the beach. those cold, foggy mornings require some other activities (most of which necessitate rain gear).

just like when we lived there, we watched some big wave surfers,

wandered the railroad tracks like the (homeless) locals,

did some point-blank bird watching,

and spent some time pondering the noisy sea lions below the wharf.


the sun always eventually comes out, and sunny waterfront frolicking eventually happens.