We didn’t expect to have any time between the Coastal Redwoods and the airport drive.
We didn’t expect to see the coastline, not when the sign read Beach Closed.
We didn’t expect this winter season to give us any kind of color, especially when the gray fog dipped low over the hilltops all around us.
We didn’t expect to turn towards the arrow that read beach overlook and find any sort of view or path. We had no idea if it was even open in this quiet off-season.
No, we didn’t expect this last nugget of pure shining beauty, in the form of an empty overlook, at the top of Muir Beach.
We did not expect our last stop to be the best. Not after being over-the-top joyed at so many places in the San Francisco Bay Area – Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39, Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Par, Chinatown, Napa Valley, and the Coastal Redwood forest.
No, we did not expect this at all.
And it took our breath away.
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In the depth a light will grow,
A silver shine no shadows know,
Like wings unfolding in the sky,
That circle ’round a gleaming eye,
Turning darkness all away,
Even depths will know their day,
For every shadow has its end,
In light!
Life will return again!― Robert Fanney
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Sounds like a great adventure. Glad the unexpected chose you this time. The last photo is my favorite
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Exactly! Completely random stop, not even on our radar or tourist map. Boom.
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Thank you.
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You are welcome! Glad you enjoyed. 🙂
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These photos are incredible! great words too 🙂
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A wonderful compliment coming from you with all your talent merging pictures and words. Thank you!
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~Blush~! thank you Angelia and I meant every word about your works, always enjoy 🙂 🙂
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What a beautiful end to your trip. Lovely photos!
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Thanks so much! I guess you could say it was a “perfect” ending to a wonderful trip. 🙂
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I wanna jump then..hehehehe.
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Distances seem farther than they appear. Lol.
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Hahahaha…
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Hahahaha…
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beautifully captures. i would love to spend my life in such beautiful place 🙂 great photography.
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Thank you! I love this area.
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Wow! How gorgeous. My sister was recently in that area and she just loved it.
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I bet she did! I love Texas, but I sure love to visit California. 🙂
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“No, we did not expect this at all.
And it took our breath away.”
Isn’t that the truth, Angelia? It’s from the unexpected that we seem to discover the most incredible surprises!
These photographs are BEYOND amazing! You have SUCH a talent for the camera, my friend. Truly, you are so gifted!
That last shot took my breath away because you feel the beauty and grander of the area.
Magnificent!
Thanks so much for sharing! Thoroughly enjoyed! Have a super weekend!
X
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Thanks Ron! I need to study the art of photography more. I don’t practice enough and feel like I luck out more than I truly nail it. 🙂 But the last photo is by far one of my favorite images I have ever taken.
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Some of my favorite places have been the impromptu stops that we didn’t expect to take our breath away. It’s so much fun to stumble across hidden gems. Beautiful photos and glad it was a wonderful trip 🙂
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I can imagine! I think for me, I love the seasonal places in their off-season. Like this closed beach that we could see. Something about the quiet desolation that is just beautiful.
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Just such a wonderful gallery and the colors………sigh !
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Thank-you! Man, they tried to hide. That fog was so dreary, but the sun peaks through and BOOM. Lovely.
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Perfect Angela- sometimes just some patience! (which I lack)
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What wonderful pics for the challenge, Angelia.
I have started a new blog which replaces my old one. here’s the link: http://anotherday2paradise.wordpress.com/
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I got you followed. Thanks so much!
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It’s easy to forget just how beautiful this country is! Thanks for sharing!
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I know! There is soooo many places I want to visit and see, right here in the USA and even in my own state. We have a beautiful canyon in Texas that I haven’t gotten too. So many trips. So little time.
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So so gorgeous. Just when you think the fun is over… Incredible shots, Angelia.
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Yes, exactly. I was pretty tired of being a tourist and then, this view happened. 🙂
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Around Muir Beach? Oh well, the entire coast is breathtaking! That’s why I consider California 1 to have the best roadside views amongst all my travels.
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You are sooo right and we didn’t make it down Highway 1. Not enough time. This was just around outside of the Muir Coastal Redwoods and it was called the Muir Beach Overlook. 🙂
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Angelia, I just wanted to stop by and wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving Day tomorrow!
Have a beautiful day, my friend!
X
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Breathatking!
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Wow, gorgeous! We totally missed this on our trip through California. Something to look for next time.
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It was tough to find! We made a few u-turns. 🙂 Just outside of Muir Woods.
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