The Most Fun You Could Have With Your Clothes On

We are back! Regrettably. Not that we didn't miss any of you, but who would want to leave this?  The trek to Fort Bragg seemed to take forever! But the change in the foliage that shifted from foothill woodlands to coastal trees and bright, exotic blooms was our indicator we were close. We were getting giddier and giddier.

When we arrived into Mendocino where the rental office was, we were greeted with the earthy whimsical small ocean town feel we love so much. A tiny swap meet was in full swing and while we waited for our keys, made a quick visit.

After receiving complicated instructions on how to reach our house, we were off, left with the request that we leave a note in the house's guest book to comment that we'd be back after our stay. Once we arrived at the house nestled into the ocean hillside, we didn't have to wait until after our stay to vow that we'd be back. We knew it the moment we stepped into that spacious floor plan that offered a generous view of the sapphire jewel we call the Pacific Ocean. The house was called Whale Song and was decorated with everything whales. Even the tape player in the stereo held a whale song cassette that Cheryl and I played. The guys came in wondering what the hell those bellows and screams were all about...

After we squealed from room to room and jumped on the beds--ahem, CHERYL--we got settled in, still in awe of how cozy and homey the house already felt. Then, we headed into town to do some sight seeing and to eat some of the wharf's best food at Silver's at the Wharf. Their calamari steak is a must! After that we shopped, dismayed that our favorite antique store was closed for the weekend. But, once we returned back to Whale Song it was whine, hot tub and great conversation!

Vin and I could watch the ocean from our bedroom window. He and Curt had an early morning to the Telstar charter for deep sea fishing and crabbing! It turned out like an episode of Deadliest Catch with Vin on the block and Curt setting the pots. Everyone else was getting sea sick! They  That's what would happen to Cheryl or I if we went. That's why we took a slow, relaxing morning over coffee and motivational conversation before we went shopping! We stopped in at the inspirational Botanical Gardens there. If anyone loves nature--this is where you should go to enjoy it! We didn't bring the camera because we thought the guys had it. But, it was back at Whale Song the whole time! I'm said we didn't get pictures to show you the beauty it has and the diveristy of its gardens. After that, Cheryl and I then did some beach combing in Caspar.

The guys brought this bounty back from the sea (with a little extra for doing most of the work), and we made quick work of the food. The guys were aching from their hard work, so before we ate dinner we sat and watched the sun set (behind the trees). Then we went in and fixed dinner.

What a feast! Vin and I tried oysters, and found we didn't like that too much. But fresh crab? There is nothing else to describe its smooth sweetness, the tenderness--it's nothing like the crab we eat inland. Nothing! That feast put us out for the night!

We were sad to leave the Whale Song, but we know we'll be back. Now we're just counting down to our Crescent City trip!

Comments

[Christopher G.]

Wow, the room looks so nice!