OK, so Hail April!

Here we are in April already. Almost 2 straight weeks of rain, which isn't bad except it takes longer to get places and I can't spend time in the garden as much. Daylight savings will make the gardening more regular once things dry out a bit. The coastal jaunt was fantastic and very invigorating--driving up Highway 1 (before the rains kicked in again making parts of it sketchy). And, I managed to stave off the cold until the trip was done and we were back home (vs. my usual way of getting sick on the trip). I can't forget how powerful the ocean is for me in terms of nature's recharge.

Capitola is very quaint and I think we know where we're staying next so Michael can play on the beach. This place reminded me of Burano, the island around Venice that has its houses painted the colors of the clans. Indeed the place is called the Capitola Venetian Motel....