Highlands ~ A Beautiful Spot On Earth

I found where I want to live......in this little stone cottage that is located in The Highlands of Carmel. No, we are not in the United Kingdom, but in a beautiful location in California. This little cottage ~ with its charming milky blue painted window panes, stone walls and matchstick fence ~ stood silent and lonely. It spoke to me like an old friend who begged you to come for a visit and asking you to linger a bit longer before heading for home.

It is a quaint piece of property whose backyard is the Pacific Ocean. The ocean brings a misty coolness to the air with an occasional sea gull singing as it flies overhead. Ok little stone cottage, I must move on...however I will someday return to you for a visit ~ even if it is just from outside.
Take a little stroll with me today, won't you? What is around this corner?
...and what is around THIS corner? Oh my! Isn't this place wonderful?
Ok little man, I will be right back. Just wait for me there in the car.
Moving onwards....I best hurry so that Duhgall doesn't worry about me. You know, he does worry 'bout his momma.

...puff.. puff..a little further...
...will bring you around this corner. Sitting on a rocky ledge across the water is a stone castle. Can you see it? (click on the picture to enlarge it)

This home has the most amazing views. Above is their patio that overlooks the sea. Several empty Adirondack chairs wait for a visitor.

Everything is so green and the air is brisk and fresh. The old cypress trees create sculptured canopies on the hillsides.
Now this old rock wall has to keep the cars from driving over the craggy cliffs. It also points me to another corner to walk over to......Can you hear the waves? They are crashing against the rocks below...

....and there is a little cave down below. Hmmm..feeling a bit adventurous are we? Do you want to climb down there and see what is there? Ok, let's just pretend. My poor back wouldn't make such a jaunt....

Tucked quietly in this little bend are some wonderful cottages that have the most amazing views.
Now wouldn't you just love to live here?

Back up the road is this charming Mediterranian style home with lush succulents and ferns in the rock garden. I really love the blue trim on the window sashes!
Little Duhgall WAS worried about his momma and dear hubby drove up the road to pick me up.

On the way down the road was this tree that cradles pots of flowers - great idea!

Ok, lets head to the beach for some quiet time..

Duhgall spys something...."What is it little man?"

He says, "LOOK over there! I think there are sharks in the water!"

What? Yes, I see dorsal fins....many infact!
"Hey mister, look out!"
Actually, all beach goers that day were treated with visits from several dolphins. There were about six of them and they swam back and fourth along the beach all day long. It was such a kick to watch everyone ooooo and awwww over them. There was an occasional otter that popped his head up for a little show.
Duhgall is all smiles when at the beach! He is glad it was only Doll-fins!

~~~~ Happy Trails....and may you get some sand inbetween your toes before our summer fades away......~~~~