Week 34

Hello again and happy Tuesday!  Seems like it's been awhile since I actually had a Tuesday post but made it today.  Unfortunately we're still dealing with fires and south shore Tahoe is at risk right now with high winds blowing the fire their way through Wednesday.  Please let it stop 😢  It's so hard to stay positive for so many reasons but we're trying our best.

At least last week was fun and here the pictures to prove it: 

Day 235- Monday, 8/23/21

Today we explored the streets of Santa Barbara with a food and drink tour which was a fun way to learn about a new city.  Our guide was wonderful at taking pictures of us too especially since there were only two couples today.  It's such a beautiful city that takes pride in its Spanish architecture.  After our amazing city tour we took to the seas and enjoyed a gorgeous but cold sunset cruise.  Not a bad way to spend a Monday!

Day 236- Tuesday, 8/24/21

This morning we headed for the hills to the wine country in Santa Ynez valley.  Our plan was for a tasting and picnic lunch but sadly aggressive yellow jackets liked our sandwiches a bit too much so we had to have our lunch later indoors.  Thankfully we had time for that and a short nap before heading out on an electric bike tour along the beach and into the streets of Montecito.  That was so much fun.  The bikes are great and being able to bike on the beach along the coast was an amazing way to spend the afternoon.  We ended the stopping by the Fish House near our hotel for some yummy drinks, good food, and a fabulous dessert afterwards.

Day 237- Wednesday, 8/25/21

It's time to head home so we hit up the Funk District for some specialty coffee on our way out and then made our way to the Danish village of Solvang for breakfast.  It was the perfect road-trip detour  to end our trip with and such a cute town to explore.

Day 238- Thursday, 8/26/21

We're home now, went back to work today, and then spent the afternoon with the pets who are happy to have us back.

Day 239- Friday, 8/27/21

 Still with the orange glow.  It's even in our shadows.  TGIF--nice to have a short 2-day work week and now the weekend to regroup.  Our Friday night movie we streamed on HBOmax was Reminiscence with Hugh Jackman.  It was different than what I was expecting but still good.  Love that you can instantly stream some of these new-to-theater movies on their release date.

Day 240- Saturday, 8/28/21

We're supposed to be staying inside because of the smoke and poor air quality, but I just noticed one of my rose bushes has started to bloom again after more than 2 months of nothing and see that it's flowers are a great contrast to those blue flowers behind them that have held strong through it all.  I just had to go out and smell the roses and also see the clear blue of the pool even for just a minute.

Day 241- Sunday, 8/29/21

We for sure stayed inside today too.  I was working at the desk taking care of bills and school related things for Brandon's senior year like booking pictures, ordering a yearbook, and submitting athletic clearance forms--senior year is no joke.  Later I actually found this ice-cream we tried from Santa Barbara in our local Nugget store.  Our tour guide said it would be a long-shot but to try looking for it back home.  Score!  That's what's for dessert tonight and just as good as we remembered from our trip.

Ok all done!  See you next week as we start September.  I'm ready to bring on fall.