Wednesday, April 3, 2013

A to Z challenge: C

I always wanted to go to Canary Islands but a while ago I was watching a program about these Islands and I do not want to go there anymore... so what is my next destination? California! I know, I've been there, I lived there, I lost my heart there... While living in California I was planning a road trip to Canada. It never happened. Instead I flew, put my belongings on cargo and a few hours later I was welcomed on the Canadian soil. Since then I have never left Canada.

I think is not too late, I can take that road trip, just instead of going north I will go south.  I will stop to see some familiar places:

 have a cup of tea in Golden Gate Park
 Golden Gate Bridge
 stop for a glass of wine in Napa Valley
 go for a swim in Half Moon Bay
 visit Rosicrucian Park in San Jose
 I have never been to San Diego and I heard that it is a very beautiful city.

And if I'm that far south already maybe I will just keep going straight to Belize (see my previous post).

And what I'll be stitching? I have in my stash a very nice sampler by Ginger and Spice:

So long my friends,
Evalina
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22 comments:

  1. CynthiaApril 3, 2013 at 1:54 AM

    I was actually born and raised in San Francisco, and your images bring a refreshing perspective to familiar things I've seen all around me while I was growing up. I haven't gone for a swim at Half Moon Bay yet...maybe someday!

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  2. Laura ClipsonApril 3, 2013 at 3:55 AM

    It looks beautiful there :)

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  3. SallyApril 3, 2013 at 4:46 AM

    There are great places to see that we always seem to miss. Great photos.

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  4. UnknownApril 3, 2013 at 4:48 AM

    California is Beautiful! We were in Santa Rosa last summer for a wedding and to visit family. What a beautiful area!

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  5. John WiswellApril 3, 2013 at 6:22 AM

    That Napa Valley horizon looks so soothing! One day I'll hit that coast...

    "Instead I flu" has to be one of the funniest typos I've read in a while, thanks to my actually having been violently ill these last 48 hours! It does feel like a verb sometimes.

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  6. Stitchy Mc Floss April 3, 2013 at 6:34 AM

    Lovely photos. I've never been to the west coast, but it looks awesome.

    I love your sampler that you will be stitching. I can't wait to see your progress.

    Safe travels and please take lots of photos...and don't forget to hit every Needlework shop on the way, too.

    Blessings always

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  7. CarolApril 3, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    I've never been to California. Thanks for sharing the pictures, it looks so lovely.

    Carol's Notebook

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  8. Joanne NoragonApril 3, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    I haven't been to California in thirty odd years. Your pictures are familiar, thanks!

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  9. UnknownApril 3, 2013 at 10:37 AM

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  10. Shell FlowerApril 3, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    Canada is beautiful, but California does have a magic all it's own. I love that you included Half Moon Bay. So beautiful. My favorite beach is Greyhound Rock, just a bit south of Half Moon Bay. I miss California,too!

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  11. YemallaApril 3, 2013 at 11:34 AM

    That garden looks so inviting!

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  12. IrishredfoxApril 3, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    Just beautiful. I can't wait to read about all the different places.

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  13. Whole Foods LivingApril 3, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    Oh, I also love California! I've visited a few times -- San Francisco, LA, San Luis Obispo, San Simeon, the wine country.... It's all beautiful! Happy A-to-Z 2013! ~Angela, Whole Foods Living

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  14. LindaApril 3, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    If you go visit those places (except San Diego) your only a few hours from my house. Oh my, I'm pretty sure I have that chart in my stash.

    Linda

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  15. annisbloggingApril 3, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    OMG!!!
    What a lovely place.
    Lovely pictures
    Yes, eye capturing ones
    Keep it up
    Keep Going
    Ann

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  16. Jay NoelApril 3, 2013 at 3:02 PM

    I went to San Diego in January when it was 18 degrees back home in St. Louis. It was 75 degrees and sunny in Southern Cal. Just heaven.

    When I was little (6 yrs old), I was disappointed when we crossed the Golden Gate Bridge, as I thought it was supposed to be made of gold.

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  17. NelApril 3, 2013 at 3:23 PM

    I have never been to California, but would love it, one of these years. I would like to drive the west coast along the shore line. I am sure it would take me forever because I would have to stop and take pictures along. Golden Gate would be something to see also! Such a pretty sampler I love crossstitch!
    until next time...nel

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  18. AnneApril 3, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    Canada is my favourite place in this world, but California is very beautiful too. Interesting stitch design!! :)

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  19. JoyApril 4, 2013 at 4:33 AM

    I am purposely staying away from California because every time I have visited, I have had a horrible experience. Last time, I almost died. I figure another visit might finish me off completely.

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  20. JanetApril 4, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    California is incredibly beautiful and so diverse. I did a bike trip along the coast starting at the Oregon border and ending at San Jose. It was spectacular and the best holiday I've ever been on.

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  21. LaurieApril 6, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    It's amazing how you hit a number of my FAVORITE places!! Do you know how gorgeous the Tea Garden would be right now, if the cherries are blossoming?!

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  22. SoCal DebbieMay 12, 2013 at 5:32 PM

    Hi Evalina, I just caught up reading all your A-Z blog posts! I lived in California all my life, but never saw any of those places except San Diego. I'm down here in the Southern part by Los Angeles and Hollywood and the mountains and desert. There is always something to do!

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