This phrase continues to roll off our tongs as if we’re still in shock. Hubby’s said it twice so far today and I know I’ll be hearing and repeating it for weeks and months to come.

Last week I had the privilege of having yet another venture with Beth. This time we took a 4 mile walk on the boardwalk along the pacific coast.

While the raging sea provided lovely rhythm and views, the other side was dotted with beautiful beach homes along the way.

Each place held its own special identity.

What a dramatic entry to the wave place. A place where one can learn to surf. I believe Beth said this arch dates back to the early 1900’s.

I still get tickled seeing vehicles on the beach. This happens to be the lifeguard.

What a great place to walk

And visit

And dream of spending the night in one of these homes. Wouldn’t that be so cool?

Palms peppered along the way

There was so much to take in

To the point that I started looking at the homes as works of art

And this mailbox totally stopped us in our tracks.

We admired the wood floating table although hard to see in this picture.

This place had me at hello

The artist who fabricated this place put so much thought into the design. While this would not be my taste in a home, I’m completely in awe.

Cool fire pit on someone’s deck

Octopus mosaic ~ Neat work of art just outside the lifeguard station.

Here’s the shop where I scored one of those island dresses and a hat. There were some really neat shops and restaurants along the way and if we didn’t have something else planned for later in the day, I believe we could have spent more time along the way.

Beth and me with my new cap

Oh what a walk along the pacific coast

That long pier out over the ocean was our destination.

And closer. I was in total shock when my friend introduced me to those cute little cottages above the ocean. For just $250.00 a night you can sleep over the ocean letting the sounds of the waves rock you to sleep.

How cute is this?

It was amazing to be out on the pier standing right over the crashing waves.

What can I say, I plan to return to this exact same area very soon for another walk. That had to be one of my favorite walks along the beach.

I’m still having a difficult time allowing it to sink in that we actually live here. I think that’s why we keep reminding ourselves. There are times I find myself missing the snow but not enough to get in the car and drive an hour to the mountains to see it. For now, I’m just enjoying my day to day life and love the adventure of our new home sweet home.