Best Kept Secret…Mexican Food to Drive For

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I grew up in New Mexico so really appreciate good Mexican food. A few years ago I was in the quaint town of Pascadero and stopped for gas. While waiting for my tank to fill, I watched a ton of people enter and exit with bags of food. I went inside and found a little Mexican Restaurant. To this day it is one of my favorites. Today I got two tacos, (carnitas is the best in my opinion) rice and beans. I ate half and put the rest in an ice chest I always have when I do road trips. It was divine. I took a photo of the restaurant’s card so you have the information. (It’s a name that is way too long)

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I’ve blogged on Pascadero before so will just add a last pic taken outside the local grocery store where it always smells like fresh baked bread. Yum!

Pigeon Point Lighthouse

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It’s a stunning day and the coast is warm and sunny. I pulled over and walked along the trails by the Pigeon Point Lighthouse before heading to my favorite Mexican restaurant in Pascadero, our next stop!

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Jam Tasting & a Field of Sunflowers

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One of my favorite places to stop is Swanton Farms where you can taste jams, buy home baked pastries and organic foods. There is no one running a cash register, you just drop your money in the cash drawer and take your change. I stop here often but this time there was a fun surprise. As I pulled off the road I saw the most amazing field of sunflowers. Huge six and seven inch stocks! This is a great place to visit if you’re driving up the coast.

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In The Fog, Highway 1 Coastal Drive

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It’s 9am and I’m just outside the quaint town of Santa Cruz. The fog is thick and it’s actually a bit hard to see the road in front of me. I love this type of weather. I saw this farm barely visible from the road and pulled over take a pic. Photographing fog is one of my favorite things to do. The ghost like image can be quite haunting. Just wanted to say morning! And I’ll see you at my next stop.

It’s Time for Jeans and a Glass of Wine

Sipping wine on a Saturday night in a cozy pair of jeans...
Sipping wine on a Saturday night in a cozy pair of jeans…

The perfect end to a long day: Worn jeans and a glass of wine…bubbly…or yes, even Pellegrino. 😉 But either way the worn jean are a must.  As you see the clock ticking by on this beautiful Thursday afternoon…see if you can schedule some time to relax when you get home. Cheers!

Happy Father’s Day!

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Happy Father’s Day!!! This is my most amazing Dad who I absolutely adore. I love you Dad!!! XXXOOXX