Every place that you visit has it's own 'personality', it's unique culture that defines it.
That's the fun of traveling, seeing the persona of each area.
We were up early for church - we had to leave before 8:00 a.m. because a race with upwards of 15,000 racers was supposed to be taking place nearby, and the road would be closed.
On the way to church, we stopped at a Burger King in Santa Cruz, where we filled up our tank (to overflowing - literally) on the BEST veggie we have very seen!
After church, we enjoyed another delicious lunch prepared by our hostess, then took a Sunday stroll through the streets of Santa Cruz.
A fairly busy and active place, there were beachcombers, bikers, board-walkers and more.
The local museum had a large humpback for climbing
Triumph!
Aren't they cute?
Santa Cruz beach
A view of the boardwalk
Next we visited a park where local musicians had gathered
They had some banjo players too
Even some bass players
The best part (for the kids) was all these fun slides!
Ha ha! Look at that face.
Totally unamused.
Funny Kyah
Mmmmm, cherries and watermelon
Then we walked back to our host's home
We walked past these beautiful homes, they easily cost $1,000,000+
Even the purple ones.
Even ones with VW Buses
Lots of flowers in sunny CA
I like the chrome.
I like peace.
Peace Out, Santa Cruz
Have you been to this city? What did you think?
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Looks like a fun place…love all the pictures of the kids! Miss those little darlin’s! I need a grandma/grandkid date!!
What a beautiful place. Where is Santa Cruz? Guess I need to look at a map :>)
A little south of San Francisco
So fun meeting your family last week. My kids wanted to climb in and head south with you! Thank you for taking the time to talk to us at the Terry’s. Your website is amazing and so full of good content. Let me know if there is ever anything I/we can do for you. Hopefully we’ll meet again on our travels!
It was great to meet you as well! What a great family you have. Hope we will meet up along the way somewhere 🙂