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Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Girls Getaway Part 1: Nice Change of Scenery

Elizabeth and I arrived to gentle California breezes after a long night flight. In the header picture I am settled on our deck enjoying the view of the Santa Monica pier with a much needed cup of coffee.
And below: the evening view. The Santa Monica Pacific Park ferris wheel is solar powered and very jazzy all lit up at night
We were at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel. Very nice place to escape from Alaska!
I eventually got up, took off my shoes and headed to the beach to join this little group of birds. The water felt so good!

I took lots of pictures! More in the next post.......

13 comments:

TARYTERRE said...

LOOKS like HEAVEN.

Two French Bulldogs said...

Great pictures and weather. Hope it was fun
Benny & Lily

Beverly@Beverly's Back Porch said...

I am sooo jealous! Have a great vacation. Don't worry about me freezing. haha

mayziegal said...

Sigh. I feel all kinds of relaxed just looking at those pictures!

Wiggles & Wags,
Mayzie

Tami @ Not Just a HOCKEY MOM said...

I'm glad to see you back blogging. I've missed you! I am looking forward to seeing more of your lovely vacation. Next time; however, take ME with YOU! xo

Sush said...

OH I could use a little of that right now! I love Ferris Wheels and that one looks so pretty. Sounds like you may have defrosted!
Glad you're back!

jaz@octoberfarm said...

where is all the snow? haha!!! i am sure there will still be some left when you go home. enjoy the warm weather while you can!

Maggie and Mitch said...

What a wonderful January get-away, Ina!

Love ya lots,
Maggie and Mitch

Formerly known as Frau said...

Gorgeous pictures....I can feel the sun beaming through the screen ! Welcome back!

Joyce said...

A beautiful view to wake up to or to go to bed to. xo

Brenda said...

I could definitely live in Alaska if I could fly to Santa Monica every so often for a dose of sun and sand!! Glad you had fun. Welcome back!

the cuby poet said...

The warmth and sunshine must have been so embracing sounds and looks good, looking forward to more about the trip.

CiCi said...

So glad you enjoyed your stay in Santa Monica. You look relaxed with your cup of coffee and feet up.