You know you're not in Kansas anymore....when you pass the local high school and it has a digital scrolling sign! We have had a couple of days of experiencing things very Californian--like traffic tie ups on the freeway, Mexican restaurants on every corner, a 1782 Mission and by far our favorite--"FroYo!!" Although this term is not in fashion anymore, frozen yogurt is still popular here. We went to a shop where you make your own decadence by combining flavors and toppings. The jury is still out on which reigns supreme: Down River ice cream or frozen yogurt. A tough choice for some of our crew!
In addition to all these uniquely CA experiences we have been having, today we set off for the ruggedly beautiful Santa Cruz which is the largest of the Channel Islands. The photos above show a view of Anacapa Island (the smallest of the islands) and the coastline of Santa Cruz. We had a bouncy ride out with big swells. Great fun!! Better than a rollercoaster! And we were also treated to a visit from some dolphins swimming at the bow! We spent our time hiking and snapping loads of photos of this spectacular place. To truly explore, I think you would need at least a full day or like many passengers--an overnight camping expedition. It's now time to reread Scott O'Dell's Island of the Blue Dolphins. Having seen the landscape of one of the islands, we'll probably have a better appreciation of it.
It has been a great couple of days catching up with our family! Thank you guys for making the time and meeting up with us! We already look forward to the next time!
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