Garlic Festival and Santa Cruz

Sunday I went to the 30th Annual Gilroy Garlic Festival. From the second we drove into town the smell of garlic lingered in the air. The festival basically consisted of people eating, drinking, listening to music and browsing local artists booths. I think my breath still smells after scarfing down garlic fried artichoke hearts, garlic marinated and stuffed mushrooms, garlic ice cream and just about anything else that sounded interesting or delicious.

After the festival I went with Allison, my old roommate to Santa Cruz. We walked around near the ocean as I took pictures.

This post will consist of two, three picture sets. Each set tells a story... sort of....

Beautiful moments

I went on a run today around the Lafayette reservoir. These pictures that I took a while back in Chico on my little point a shoot remind me of the view. I was on the final stretch about to die (from being out of shape) as I climbed up this hill, and as I got to the top I witnessed a moment. Time sort of stopped as I saw the setting sun shining through some trees across the water. Everything at that point in time seemed clear and crisp and although I could barely breath I managed to repeat several times " oh my God... that is beautiful... wow it is just so pretty....wow!". Maybe these picture will remind you of a similar time.

Bulbous

I want to be at the beach right now so I decided to post random pictures of the bulbous.... and a different picture from the beaches of San Diego. Please comment and let me know what bulbous photo you like better. I know they aren't anything special but I think they are fun.

"Bad Ass & Drama Queen"

What a 'perfect couple'. This image is of one of my best friends and her finance. I can't wait to be part of their wedding next year. They are wonderful together.

Tahoe for the 4th... keeping it BLUE

Wow... almost a month since I posted last.. I'm such a slacker... or I just haven't liked many shots recently.

I just got back from an amazing 4th of July in Tahoe. It was relaxing to be surrounded by such beauty, both in the landscape and the people I was visiting. It was so relaxing.... that I did not take much time to great pictures. Ooops! So much laughter and love...(in my memory and not my camera). I got a chance to play around with shutter speed a bit and got a few OK , sorta eerie shots which you see here.

I think that I am meant for Tahoe. It calls to me. When I am there, even if I am doing nothing at all, i am 100% satisfied and at peace. It is lovely. Goodnight.